| − | A '''ballistic missile''' is a [[missile]] which leaves the atmosphere and goes into orbit around the [[Earth]]'s orbit (at least briefly). Most ballistic missiles are ground-to-ground based. Some have enough range to reach another continent; see [[Intercontinental ballistic missile]] (ICBM). | + | A '''ballistic missile''' is a [[missile]] which leaves the atmosphere and goes into orbit around the [[Earth]] (at least briefly). Most ballistic missiles are ground-to-ground based. Some have enough range to reach another continent; see [[Intercontinental ballistic missile]] (ICBM). |