United States of America carried out test start-up of the intercontinental Minuteman III ballistic missile

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United States of America carried out test start-up of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (IBM) for check of system of nuclear control. About it reports information agency "Interfaks" with reference to the press service of the Vandenberg base of Space forces of United States of America. According to the base, the unaided rocket, capable to bear some nuclear warheads, was started on September 6 at 01:26 on time of the Pacific coast of United States of America (08:26 Moscow time) from the mine launcher of the Vandenberg base in staff California. Start was will carry out for the purpose of demonstration of readiness of nuclear forces and confidence in...