The X-37B spacecraft’s latest mission was shorter than the last but tried several new maneuvers and approaches during its ...

B are classified. Still, it is critical to the U.S. Space Force’s ability to conduct space operations in the increasingly ...

The X-37B military spaceplane has successfully completed its seventh mission after spending 434 days in orbit, marking another significant achievement for the U.S. Space Force. The spacecraft, known ...

A secretive Space Force ship returned to Earth after spending over a year in orbit conducting mysterious experiments.

"Mission 7 broke new ground by showcasing the X-37B’s ability to flexibly accomplish ... Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. You can send tips to michael.dorgan@ ...

The U.S. Space Force's unmanned spaceplane exited orbit after 434 days and landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base ...

SpaceX launched the X-37B OTV-7 mission on Dec. 28, 2023. Breaking space news, the latest updates on rocket launches, skywatching events and more! The aerobraking maneuver was used to take X-37B ...

Throughout its 15 years in operation, X-37B has set new records for time in orbit with each flight. According to the space plane manufacturer Boeing, X-37B spent 908 days in orbit during its last ...

The 29-foot-long X-37B landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California last Friday (Mar 7) at 2:22 am local time.

One of those objectives included testing a new process called aerobraking ... specifically built for B-37 craft, CBS News previously reported. The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7), the ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. military’s classified mini space shuttle returned to Earth on Friday after circling the world for 434 days. The space plane blasted into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy ...

In the aerobraking maneuver, X-37B used the drag caused by Earth's atmosphere to change its orbit more efficiently. "Mission 7 broke new ground by showcasing the X-37B’s ability to flexibly ...