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Air Force to launch unarmed nuclear missile from Vandenberg overnight

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Clear skies will make the spectacle easy to behold from Southern California .

The Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile is set to launch from the Santa Barbara County base.

The goal is to "demonstrate the readiness of U.S. nuclear forces," the Air Force says.

At its peak speed, the missile can travel 15,000 mph .