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US Space Force reveals 1st look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit (photo)
While the U.S. Space Force, and its previous operator the U.S. Air Force, have been tightlipped about what the space plane does on its lengthy missions, what is known is that the X-37B serves as a test platform for new space technologies.
US military releases first photo from orbit from its mysterious space plane
The military keeps in-flight details on the X-37B relatively quiet. A new photo gives the first look at what the view is from space.
What we know: Secretive Space Force X-37B space plane sends back photo of Earth
According to Boeing, the X-37B has a body and landing operation similar to the Space Shuttle, however it is smaller, measuring in at just one-fourth the size of the shuttle. "The X-37B design combines the best of aircraft and spacecraft into an affordable system that is easy to operate and maintain," the description read.
Breathtaking photo of Earth from orbit taken by US military's mysterious space plane
The U.S. Space Force released a breathtaking image of Earth from its mysterious space plane that shows the planet from thousands of miles away
How The X-37B Is Shaping The Future Of The U.S. Space Force
During the first six missions, the X-37B spent more than 3,774 days in orbit. It launched on its current mission, OTV-7, on Dec. 28, 2023, and passed 400 days in orbit on Jan. 31. By comparison, the space shuttle spent 1,323 days in space during NASA shuttle flights between April 1981 and July 2011.
Trump’s Space Force releases first ever pic from US’s top secret X-37B spy plane – as mystery surrounds its TRUE purpose
TRUMP’S Space Force has released the first-ever picture taken from the US’s top-secret X-37B spy plane. The winged, robotic ...
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The Enigmatic X-37B plane soon to embark on its seventh mission
The American spaceplane, X-37B, is gearing up for its seventh mission in space. Scheduled for an early December launch, this cutting-edge machine will be launched into space aboard SpaceX's ...
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Space Force’s secretive X-37B plane has spent more than 900 days in orbit
By Nicholas Slayton Posted on Nov 6, 2022 The U.S. military’s uncrewed space plane has set a record for its longest flight in orbit. The X-37B craft has now been circling the earth for 902 days ...
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The X-37B Holds A Novel Place In Family Tree of Reusable Spacecraft
The X-37B Holds A Novel Place In Family Tree of Reusable Spacecraft is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers. Our award-winning editors bring news, analysis and ...
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Inside Boeing’s X-37B Space Plane Conducting Secret Missions for the U.S.
The U.S. and China recently launched secretive space missions using high-tech space planes. WSJ’s Shelby Holliday looks at what the U.S.’s Boeing-made X-37B spacecraft is capable of doing, and ...
US Air Force plane mysteriously spotted in Moscow days after Putin invite
A US Air Force plane has been spotted in Moscow - it comes after President Donald Trump announced he and Vladimir Putin had ...
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Secret Air Force space plane X-37B creates sonic boom in Florida
One of the Air Force's two secret X-37B space planes announced its re-entry to Earth with a loud sonic boom. The plane is part of the Air Force's X-37 program. Not much is known about this ...