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Meck Island

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This article is about the island. For the musician, see Meck (musician).
Delta Mariner at Meck Island orig (2009)

Aerial view of Meck Island

Meck Island (Marshallese language: Meik, [mʲei͡ɯk][1]) is part of the Kwajalein Atoll in the Ralik Chain in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, 2,100 nautical miles (3,900 km) southwest of Honolulu, Hawaii.

Meck is part of the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site, and a launch site for anti-ballistic missiles and launch vehicles is based there.

References[]

  1. ↑ Marshallese-English Dictionary - Place Name Index

Coordinates: 9°00′N 167°44′E / 9°N 167.733°E / 9; 167.733

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