US Space Force Successfully Launches Eighth Mission of X-37B Spaceplane
In a significant milestone for the US Space Force, SpaceX has successfully launched the eighth mission of the X-37B spaceplane aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This secretive military mini shuttle, designed to test advanced technologies including quantum navigation systems and laser communications, has embarked on yet another classified mission. The launch further emphasizes the relevance of the X-37B as it continues to push the boundaries of military space operations. As part of the USSF-36 mission, the X-37B is expected to carry out critical experiments that could pave the way for future advancements in space technology.
ABC News, Spaceflight Now, The Wall Street Journal, SpaceX, DW, CBS News, Bay News 9, spaceforce.mil, Defense News, SpaceNews