US Space military reveals first glimpse of X-37B space plane in orbit
X-37B space plane was originally constructed by Boeing for NASA, but the project was undertaken by DARPA in 2004
From time to time, the US military offers a peek view of its X37B-space plane, which can travel to space for years promptly.
Recently, the US Space military offered another glimpse, assuming control from the Air Force's expansive military operations in space in 2019 — offered a glimpse of the robotic craft captured from Earth’s orbit. You can only catch a portion of the X-37B and an outstretched panel, an aerial view of an incomplete shadowed Earth.
Taking to X the Space Force shared a post, stating that "An X-37B onboard camera, used to ensure the health and safety of the vehicle, captures an image of Earth while conducting experiments in [highly elliptical orbit] in 2024. The X-37B executed a series of first-of-kind manoeuvres, called aerobraking, to safely change its orbit using minimal fuel."
It marks the seventh mission of the X-37B, orbiting approximately 150 to 500 miles above Earth to explore reusable space vehicle technologies.
It is important to note that the X37B space plane was originally constructed by Boeing for NASA. However, in 2004, the project was undertaken by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
