10 octobre 2024 | International, Aérospatial

Secret X-37B spaceplane maneuvers could impact future space operations

The Space Force offered a rare glimpse into the X-37B’s latest endeavor, revealing that the spaceplane will conduct an aerobraking maneuver.

https://www.defensenews.com/space/2024/10/10/secret-x-37b-spaceplane-maneuvers-could-impact-future-space-operations/

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