China's Mysterious Space Plane and its Enigmatic Wingmen
China's Shenlong robotic space plane has been observed placing six unidentified objects into Earth's orbit, emitting signals similar to previous missions. The Chinese space plane, known as the "Divine Dragon," has exhibited similar behaviors in the past, releasing small unknown objects into orbit. China is gaining experience with space plane operations for various objectives, including potentially establishing a cost-effective reusable mass satellite launch platform. Additionally, China plans to build a 300-satellite constellation in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) by 2030, providing ultra-fast remote sensing and communication services. The use of space planes for military purposes, such as a fractional orbital bombardment system (FOBS), is also discussed, although Western analysts are skeptical about China's claims in this regard.