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boost phase

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boost phase
n.
The period during which the rockets of a ballistic missile operate to bring it near or to peak velocity.

That portion of the flight of a ballistic missile or space vehicle during which the booster and sustainer engines operate. See also midcourse phase; reentry phase; terminal phase.


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Both the length and power level of the test were at levels believed necessary to destroy a ballistic missile during its boost phase or within a few minutes after it is launched, said Air Force Lt.
The spacecraft will perform a series of near field infra-red engagements primarily collecting plume, hardbody and background data to develop homing algorithms for boost phase endgame and models supporting the development of a boost and ascent phase capability.
Its Airborne Laser (ABL) program - the only weapons system capable of destroying enemy missiles while they are still in the boost phase - will be integrated with Boeing's reconfigured jets and other components at Edwards Air Force Base.
 
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