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SpaceX Launches X-37B Spaceplane For Eighth Mission
SpaceX has launched two prior X-37B missions for the Space Force. OTV-5 launched Sept. 17, 2017, on a Falcon 9, while OTV-7 launched Dec. 29, 2023, on a Falcon Heavy rocket—the program’s first and, so far, sole launch on the super heavy-lift launch vehicle. For both missions, the booster lifted off from the Cape and returned to the landing zone.
US military’s X-37B spaceplane stays relevant with launch of another mission
The Space Force operates the Global Positioning System satellite network to provide navigation services to ships, airplanes, and land vehicles. Originally conceived as a military service, GPS is now vital to everyday civilian life, whether it's in commercial aviation or finding directions to the nearest gas station.
The X-37B is an uncrewed craft that, just like the USA’s retired Space Shuttle, launches on a rocket and after re-entry makes ...
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US secret military space plane to embark on new mission with undisclosed goal
Developed by Boeing, the uncrewed spacecraft is used by the U.S. military to conduct experiments in high and low Earth orbits ...
The X-37B is an uncrewed, autonomous spaceplane designed for advanced experimentation and testing. As a returnable orbital test vehicle, it enables officials to learn and analyze data more quickly.
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