As they are today, the missile talks should be aimed at accomplishing a variety of objectives. |
After leaving the launcher the solid propellant rocket motor accelerates the missile to supersonic speed. |
On July 10, India launched its new, long-range Agni III missile from the Orissa Coast which fell short of its intended target 1800 miles away. |
The two-stage missile is equipped with solid propellant booster and sustainer rocket motors. |
An Iraqi surface-to-surface missile that was being fired at our troops fell short of its target. |
These low-tech ways of attacking have the advantage that they do not leave a return address in the way that launching a missile would do. |