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Glossary Atomic Weapons / Term

Boost-phase

That part of the ballistic missile flight path that begins at launch and lasts from 80 seconds up to five minutes. During boost phase, the booster and sustainer engines operate, and warheads have not yet been deployed.

Permanent link Boost-phase - Creation date 2020-04-26


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