SBL parts may fly on balloon experiment to watch missile shots

The Air Force and industry team working on the Space Based Laser (SBL) may conduct a balloon-borne test of the system's components prior to proceeding with a full-up integrated flight test, Air Force officials at the Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) here report. There is a possibility the Air...

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