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Ballistic missile (view source)
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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).
A '''ballistic missile''' is a [[missile]] which briefly goes into an exoatmospheric orbit. Most ballistic missiles are ground-to-ground based. Some have enough range to reach another continent; see [[Intercontinental ballistic missile]] (ICBM).
[[Category:Weapons]]
[[Category:Weapons]]