Declassified at last: U.S. Space Force shares rare image from secret X-37B spacecraft, leaves space fans in awe
The U.S. Space Force has shared a rare image from the classified X-37B spacecraft, which has been conducting secretive missions for 15 years. Launched in 2023 by SpaceX, the X-37B has performed groundbreaking aerobraking maneuvers in Highly Elliptical Orbit.
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.
Kendall explained it's the 'first time the US Space Force and the X-37B have attempted to carry out this dynamic aerobraking ...
"An X-37B onboard camera, used to ensure the health and safety of the vehicle, captures an image of Earth while conducting ...
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