SMRTR TechOct 17, 2024TechSpot

Air Force to put not-so secret X-37B space drone through advanced orbital tests

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The X-37B spacecraft, part of a classified US military program, will perform aerobraking maneuvers to adjust its orbit efficiently and discard service module components. This development in the OTV-7 mission demonstrates the Space Force's commitment to innovation and maintaining technological superiority in space, though the true objectives may extend beyond the officially stated goals.

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