Space Force's Secret Spaceplane Executes Pioneering Orbital Maneuver

Boeing has released a video detailing the U.S. Space Force's X-37B spaceplane's groundbreaking orbital maneuver using aerobraking, which allows it to change orbits with minimal fuel by utilizing atmospheric drag. This maneuver marks a significant advancement in spaceplane technology, as it saves propellant and extends mission capabilities. The X-37B, which launched in December 2023, is currently on its seventh mission, carrying out experiments including a NASA project on plant seeds. The mission's end date remains uncertain, but the spaceplane's maneuvers suggest it may conclude soon.