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SpaceX Blasts X-37B Space Plane Into Orbit

CBS News on MSN · 4d

SpaceX launches unpiloted X-37B rocket plane on classified Space Force mission

During its secretive mission, the X-37B will test new laser communications gear and a "quantum" navigation sensor.

USA TODAY · 3d

SpaceX rocket launches mysterious X-37B space plane from Kennedy Space Center in Florida

On Aug. 21, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried the Boeing-built X-37B Space Force space plane to orbit on its eighth mission.

Space.com on MSN · 4d

SpaceX launches Space Force's X-37B space plane on 8th mystery mission (video)

OTV-8 is the third X-37B mission to launch on a SpaceX rocket. (Two have employed Falcon 9s and one lifted off on a Falcon Heavy ). The other five flew atop United Launch Alliance's workhorse Atlas V, which is now being phased out in favor of the company's new Vulcan Centaur.

Secretive X37-B space plane to test quantum navigation system — scientists hope it will one day replace GPS

By contrast, the X‑37B experiment is designed as a compact, high-performance, resilient inertial navigation unit for real ...

Defense News on MSN6d

Air, Space Force budgets seek to boost weapons, cut civilian jobs

New weapons are at the forefront of budget priorities for the Air Force and Space Force, while the spending plans also seek ...

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Space Force authorizes ‘mission tabs’ similar to patches banned by the Air Force

The Space Force’s move comes several months after the Air Force banned similar duty identifier patches for airmen.

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