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China's reusable space plane, Shenlong, has released another unknown object into Earth's orbit during its third mission. The object, cataloged by the U.S. Space Force, could be a subsatellite or hardware ejected before deorbiting. This follows previous similar activities by Shenlong, which has been in orbit for 168 days. The mission aims to verify reusable technology and conduct space science experiments.
China's reusable space plane, Shenlong, has released another unknown object into Earth's orbit after 168 days in space. The object, cataloged by the U.S. Space Force, could be a subsatellite or hardware ejected before the mission's end. This follows similar activities from previous missions, with the space plane conducting reusable technology verification and space science experiments.
China's secretive Shenlong space plane released an unidentified object 372 miles above Earth, believed to be a small satellite or hardware. The U.S. Space Force has been tracking the plane since its launch in December 2022. The Shenlong, similar to the U.S. Boeing X-37B, has been in orbit for 276 days. Chinese officials have not disclosed details about the object or the plane's activities, maintaining that it is for peaceful space science experiments.
The US is tracking a mysterious object in orbit linked to China's Shenlong spaceplane, which launched in December. This object, noted by astronomer Jonathan McDowell, could be a subsatellite or ejected hardware. The Shenlong spaceplane is testing reusable technology, and similar unidentified objects were released during its previous missions. The US Space Force is monitoring the situation, with little information available from China.
China's top-secret spaceplane, Shenlong, has released a mysterious object into Earth's orbit, raising concerns and speculation about its purpose. The US Space Force is monitoring the situation, but the object's function remains unknown. This event follows a pattern of similar activities by the spaceplane, which has previously released objects emitting strong signals over North America. The spaceplane's mission and capabilities are being closely watched, with comparisons drawn to the US's X-37B spaceplane.
The Chinese Space Plane, Shenlong, has begun its third orbital mission, with no indication of how long it will remain in orbit. The spacecraft is similar in size to the American X-37B and is expected to be useful for up to 20 launches. The X-37B, developed by NASA and now operated by the U.S. Air Force, has completed multiple secretive orbital missions, testing new technologies and releasing small satellites. Both the Chinese and American spaceplanes have raised speculation about their activities in orbit, including the potential use of unregistered cubesats for testing new anti-satellite weapons.
China's experimental robotic spacecraft, Shenlong, has launched its third test mission and has been observed deploying six unidentified objects, referred to as "wingmen" by amateur skywatchers. These objects, designated OBJECT A to F, emit various signals, with some carrying small amounts of information. The emissions from OBJECT A resemble those of previous Chinese space plane "wingman" emissions, while OBJECT D and OBJECT E emit signals without any data. Amateur astronomers speculate on the purpose of these objects, while the US, with its own secretive X-37B space plane, is likely monitoring the situation closely.
China's secretive spaceplane, Shenlong, has released six mysterious objects into Earth's orbit during its third mission. Amateur astronomer Scott Tilley has been tracking the objects, which are emitting various signals. One object appears to closely follow the spaceplane, while others emit intermittent signals without accompanying data. This is not the first time the spaceplane has released mysterious objects into orbit, and given the secrecy surrounding China's space program, their purpose remains unknown.