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science-and-technology1 year ago

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.

via Gizmodo|
#aerobraking#boeing#orbital-maneuvers
space2 years ago

China's Secret Spacecraft Returns to Earth After 9-Month Mission.

China's reusable spaceplane completed its second mission after 276 days in orbit, landing at an undisclosed location. The spacecraft's maker, China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., stated that the mission was an important breakthrough in reusable spacecraft technology. The spacecraft performed numerous orbital maneuvers during its flight, with adjustments made in recent weeks in preparation for landing. The landing is likely to have taken place at the Lop Nur military base in Xinjiang.

via SpaceNews|
#china#lop-nur-military-base#orbital-maneuvers
space2 years ago

Russian 'Inspector' Satellite Engages in Cat and Mouse Game with US Military Satellite

A Russian satellite called Kosmos-2558 appears to be stalking a classified US military satellite called USA-326 in a game of cat-and-mouse chase through space. The Russian spacecraft has regularly passed close to the American satellite ever since it was launched in August 2022. The behavior of Kosmos-2558, and the lack of a formal explanation from Russia, has led space observers to believe that the probe is stalking USA-326. The US satellite recently climbed to a higher orbit, climbing farther away just before Kosmos-2558 was set to pass close by again on April 7.

via Yahoo News|
#orbital-maneuvers#russia#satellites