| − | 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). | + | A '''ballistic missile''' is a [[missile]] which briefly goes into an exoatmospheric orbit. Most ballistic missiles are ground-to-ground based, although they can also be launched from sea-based platforms. Some have enough range to reach another continent; see [[Intercontinental ballistic missile]] (ICBM). |