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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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