Aegis BMD “Burnt Frost“ Satellite Shoot-Down Documentary

On 20 Feb 2008 HST, the USS Lake Erie (CG-70) fired a modified tactical Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) missile at the malfunctioned spy satellite USA 193. The impact occurred at about 150 miles above the Pacific Ocean and at an impact velocity of around 22,000 mph. The Aegis Weapon System (AWS) confirmed a successful hit and rupture of the satellite’s hydrazine fuel tank, tracking debris from the impact “no larger then a football“. Courtesy of Lockheed Martin. Approved for Public Release, 08-MDA-3486 (1 MAY 08).