Thursday, December 28, 2023

SpaceX Falcon Heavy Launches X-37B Plane, One Of The US Military’s Most Fascinating Secrets



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On February 6, 2023, SpaceX launched its Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, carrying the X-37B spaceplane into orbit. The X-37B, also known as the Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), is a secretive US military spacecraft that has been in operation since 2010. The mission marked the first time the X-37B has been launched on a Falcon Heavy rocket, and it is expected to be the most powerful and advanced version of the spaceplane yet.

The X-37B is designed for a variety of military and intelligence missions, including testing new technologies and conducting experiments in space. Its exact capabilities and objectives are classified, making it one of the most fascinating secrets in the US military. The spaceplane is about the size of a small school bus and has a wingspan of nearly 47 feet.
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