Spacecraft · Space
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle
Reusable uncrewed spaceplane the U.S. Space Force uses for long-duration orbital experiments.
by Boeing
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Boeing-built reusable robotic spaceplane operated by the U.S. Space Force to test next-generation space technologies and operating concepts on long missions.
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Eighth mission (OTV-8) launched
Launched from Kennedy Space Center LC-39A; payloads include a quantum inertial sensor experiment.
The latest 10 milestones. Solid entries are confirmed, outlined reported, dashed estimated or still to come; dotted italic entries are speculative. Dates show only the precision the sources give.
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