The ABL previously engaged two sounding rockets with the low-power lasers - this latest test was the first time laser performance data was collected at the target missile.

With an acceptance team built of high-value power users, top guns or other subject matter experts, a user acceptance Test case will not require low-level user interface or class details.

This is a major step toward completing the second of the program’s two Low Power System Integration-Active Flight Test knowledge points, the first of which was accomplished earlier this month.