"X-37B: Pentagon's Secret Space Drone Prepares for Record-Breaking Mission"
The US Space Force's X-37B unmanned drone, known for its mysterious missions, is set to launch again, potentially reaching higher orbits than previous missions. Speculation suggests that the spacecraft may be used to search for threats from enemy satellites. The upcoming flight, dubbed OTV-7, will carry groundbreaking experiments to enhance space operations and test future space domain awareness technologies. The X-37B has previously been used to test new technologies and deploy small satellites. The program's purpose and budget remain classified, adding to its mystique. China has also developed its own secretive reusable spaceplane, the Shenlong, amid concerns of weaponization of space.