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ALTERNATE TARGET LAUNCH SITES The map below illustrates relative locations and ranges of target launch sites at Wake Island and Aur Atoll as well as other sites under consideration (red lines) for support of TMD test activities.
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The Aur Atoll launch facility (not pictured) is a minimally improved site suitable for tactical launch systems that do not require significant infrastructure. Local RTS launch facilities include two 20K sounding rocket launchers at Roi-Namur Island, suitable for sub-scale target and penaid studies. RTS also has a 5K sounding rocket launcher at Kwajalein Island (not pictured), used primarily for meteorological soundings. In addition to the RTS-supported facilities, RTS also provides support for visiting tactical interceptor systems such as the PATRIOT system (PATRIOT radar ) and the Theater High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system. THAAD will conduct Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) tests as well as DT/OT operations at RTS. |