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| − | A '''ballistic missile''' is a [[missile]] which | + | A '''ballistic missile''' is a [[missile]] which briefly goes into an exoatmospheric orbit. Most ballistic missiles are ground-to-ground based. Some have enough range to reach another continent; see [[Intercontinental ballistic missile]] (ICBM). |
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Revision as of 13:05, September 21, 2007
A ballistic missile is a missile which briefly goes into an exoatmospheric orbit. Most ballistic missiles are ground-to-ground based. Some have enough range to reach another continent; see Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).