• Space
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 20th, 2015
US Air Force Space Plane Scheduled for Launch This Wednesday, May 20

US Air Force Space Plane Scheduled for Launch This Wednesday, May 20

The mission is so secretive that even NASA is utterly and completely clueless about the space plane's flight agenda

Secretive Space Plane Breaks Endurance Record in Orbit

Secretive Space Plane Breaks Endurance Record in Orbit

The USAF reveals no details about the spacecraft's mission

Are Space Planes the Next Big Weapon?

Are Space Planes the Next Big Weapon?

Secretive orbital platforms are becoming increasingly popular

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 16th, 2013
X-37B Mystery Spacecraft Turns 1 in Earth's Orbit

X-37B Mystery Spacecraft Turns 1 in Earth's Orbit

The USAF does not divulge the mission's purpose or capabilities

USAF's Space Plane Will Soon Turn 1 in Earth's Orbit

USAF's Space Plane Will Soon Turn 1 in Earth's Orbit

The purpose and capabilities of this spacecraft are classified

New X-37B Spy Space Plane Mission to Launch in October

New X-37B Spy Space Plane Mission to Launch in October

The USAF is keeping mum on the details of this mission

China Worried About What the X-37B Is Capable Of

China Worried About What the X-37B Is Capable Of

Its fears were reignited by the successful completion of the vehicle's second flight

Secretive X-37B Space Plane Could Land Today

Secretive X-37B Space Plane Could Land Today

The USAF has not provided a clear time frame for the vehicle's return

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • June 11th, 2012
USAF Space Plane Will Return Home Soon

USAF Space Plane Will Return Home Soon

The spacecraft spent more than a year in low-Earth orbit

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • May 8th, 2012
USAF Space Plane Still in Orbit After 430 Days

USAF Space Plane Still in Orbit After 430 Days

The X-37B launched to space aboard an ULA delivery system

Second X-37B Robotic Spacecraft Turns 1 in Orbit

Second X-37B Robotic Spacecraft Turns 1 in Orbit

The vehicle was launched from Florida on March 5, 2011

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 5th, 2011
X-37B Spacecraft Exceeds Planned Orbital Endurance Limit

X-37B Spacecraft Exceeds Planned Orbital Endurance Limit

USAF officials are very happy about how the mission is proceeding

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • November 30th, 2011
X-37B Exceeds 270 Days in Space

X-37B Exceeds 270 Days in Space

The robotic spaceplane has yet to reach its limits

First Flight of Northrop Grumman X-47B Demonstrator

First Flight of Northrop Grumman X-47B Demonstrator

The unmanned aircraft flew in cruise mode for the first time

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 8th, 2011
Astronauts May Fly to Orbit on Modified X-37Bs

Astronauts May Fly to Orbit on Modified X-37Bs

The spacecraft are currently unmanned, but show great potential

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • October 4th, 2011
Robotic Spacecraft's Orbital Mission May Be Extending

Robotic Spacecraft's Orbital Mission May Be Extending

The space plane has already been in space for months

 
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