Interceptor Test A long-range ground-based interceptor missile launches from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., during testing, Jan. 29, 2016. The non-intercept flight test, which was successful, evaluated the performance of alternate divert thrusters for the system’s exo-atmospheric kill vehicle. Data from the test will be used to improve the ground-based midcourse defense element of the nation’s ballistic missile defense system. Defense Department photo SHARE IMAGE: Download Image: Full Size (0.94 MB) Tags: Missile Defense Photo By: Missile Defense Agency VIRIN: 160129-D-ZZ999-999.JPG Photo Gallery