Minotaur I Rocket Launches Successfully from Vandenberg Space Force Base
The launch took place at 11:01 p.m. on June 17, 2024.
The rocket carried an unarmed Mk21A reentry vehicle.
Mk21A will be part of the nation's intercontinental ballistic missile system.
Mk21A program is in early development.
Program is overseen by the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.
Space Launch Delta 30 conducted the launch.
Minotaur I is known for its reliability.
Launch supports national defense initiatives.
Mission was a significant milestone for missile development.