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Aster

Missile family
The Aster 15 and Aster 30 are a Franco-Italian family of all-weather, vertical launch surface-to-air missiles. The name "Aster" stands for "Aérospatiale Terminale", with French company Aérospatiale having been the project's lead contractor before... Wikipedia
Diameter: Aster 15 & 30: 180 mm (7.1 in)
Engine: Solid propellant, two-stage motor
Flight altitude: Aster 15: 13 km; Aster 30 Block 0 & 1: 20 km; Aster 30 Block 1NT: 25 km-class
Guidance system: Inertial guidance with up-link; Active RF seeker;
In service: 2001–present
Launch platform: Maritime platforms (PAAMS); Land-based platforms (SAMP/T)
Manufacturer: Eurosam