Question

Intercontinental ballistic missiles made it possible for a country possessing them to

shoot down enemy airplanes.
strike targets far away.
launch satellites into space.
detect enemy troops at night.

Answer 1

Strike targets far away.

Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) are long-range rockets designed to deliver warheads across continents. They are not used to shoot down planes or detect troops at night (though ICBM rocket technology was later adapted into space launch vehicles).