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10-FYI-0002
August 24, 2010
Airborne Laser Test Bed Experiment Delayed
The planned experiment involving the Airborne Laser Test Bed (ALTB) today is delayed because of unsuccessful tracking beam calibration engagements by the ALTB against an airborne diagnostic aircraft (surrogate target). The calibrations must be successfully completed prior to firing the aircraft’s main directed energy beam.
The target missile was not launched. Program officials will determine the next opportunity to conduct the experiment.