First pic from US’s secret space plane – as its true purpose remains mystery
https://www.the-sun.com/tech/13596826/secret-space-force-spy-plane-photo/
First pic from US’s secret space plane – as its true purpose remains mystery
https://www.the-sun.com/tech/13596826/secret-space-force-spy-plane-photo/
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The U.S. Space Force released the first-ever photo taken from the X-37B, a secretive unmanned spaceplane, but speculation continues over its real purpose. Officially, it is conducting “experiments” and testing “aerobraking” for fuel efficiency, but details remain classified. Many suspect it is being used for space-based spying or weapons development, especially given its unusual orbit and secrecy. Some believe it may be monitoring China’s space activities. SpaceX’s decision to withhold footage from its latest launch only adds to the mystery. The true mission of the X-37B remains unknown.
Are out of your mind… Its use will be military. And propagada
I remember the last administration was more about looking up than staring down….feels metaphorical.
The US is more similar to Klingon than star fleet, unfortunately
Kind of disappointed really. Looks like a cheaper version of the shuttle.
I wonder what the purpose of a spy plane could possibly be?
Its weird we are using The Sun as news these days… we might as well post any science fiction book as a credible source
What orbit is this thing on? Highly elliptical?The photo looks like it has been taken from a very high altitude, not low earth orbit which I would have thought is appropriate for spying
It’s only 29ft long? That seems short for some reason but I couldn’t tell you why it does
The story I heard once upon a time that most of the space plane’s mission is materials testing for satellites and other space vehicles. So like a square of this and a square of that exposed to vacuum and radiation and micrometeorites.
Probably trying to get a better look at that asteroid that keeps going up in probability to hit us.
Saw 3 “satellites” following each other in a loose formation one night. Thought it was satellites until the leading one made an abrupt 45 degree turn and the tailing two followed and eventually caught up to the lead craft. These things were cooking by the way, I’d say they were moving three times faster than your average satellite. Was thinking this is what I was witnessing.