Missile Defense Agency Postpones Laser Test Again
August 23 2010
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has delayed the test of a missile-destroying laser for the fourth time due to technical problems, Reuters reports.
The laser, mounted on a converted Boeing 747 aircraft, was supposed to be tested Sunday off the coast of California. Three other delays occurred over the previous three weeks.
A new test date will be scheduled for this week, agency officials said.
Officials said the goal was to destroy a ballistic missile more than 100 miles...
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