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NASA's X-37B spaceplane's eighth mission will test revolutionary laser communication technology and quantum inertial sensors, aiming to enhance secure satellite operations and develop alternatives to GPS, supported by a $1 billion congressional investment, signaling a strategic focus on advanced space capabilities.
The US military's X-37B spaceplane completed its longest mission of 908 days, conducting advanced experiments including space-based solar power transmission, supporting educational initiatives, and testing new space technologies, highlighting its strategic role in national security and scientific research.
Boeing's stock (NYSE:BA) increased following the successful launch of the X-37B spaceplane, indicating positive market sentiment related to aerospace advancements.
SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane on August 21, 2025, from Kennedy Space Center using a Falcon 9 rocket, capturing stunning photos of the event, including the rocket's colorful exhaust plume and successful booster landing, while the X-37B conducts classified experiments in low Earth orbit.
The US military's X-37B spaceplane has launched on its eighth mission, carrying a quantum GPS alternative that uses atom interferometry to measure position precisely, potentially allowing navigation without traditional satellite systems. This technology, tested in 2025, could enhance future spacecraft and aircraft navigation, raising strategic concerns for China and the US about satellite dependency in warfare.
SpaceX launched the USSF-36 mission with the X-37B spaceplane onboard, marking its eighth flight, which features demonstrations of laser communication and quantum navigation technologies to enhance space communication resilience and navigation capabilities in GPS-denied environments.
A U.S. military mini shuttle launched by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral is conducting classified experiments in space, including testing laser communications and navigation without GPS, marking the eighth flight of the X-37B program with mission durations ranging from months to over a year.
SpaceX successfully launched the US military's classified X-37B spaceplane into orbit, marking its eighth mission. The autonomous spacecraft, built by Boeing, tests advanced technologies like laser communications and quantum sensors, with mission duration and objectives kept largely undisclosed.
SpaceX successfully launched the U.S. Space Force's X-37B space plane on its eighth mission, carrying advanced tech like laser communications and quantum sensors to test in orbit, with many details kept classified.
SpaceX is launching the US Space Force's classified X-37B space plane on a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, with the mission focusing on advanced laser communication and quantum inertial sensor technology demonstrations, scheduled for August 21-22, 2023.
The US Space Force's X-37B spaceplane is preparing for its eighth mission, continuing its secretive operations to test new technologies in space, though its future and role in broader defense initiatives remain uncertain amid questions about its cost-effectiveness and strategic importance.
The U.S. Space Force is launching the uncrewed Boeing X-37B spaceplane on its eighth mission via a late-night SpaceX Falcon 9 from Kennedy Space Center, with potential sonic booms in Central Florida; the mission will test advanced laser communications and quantum inertial sensors, enhancing space technology and resilience.
The U.S. Space Force and SpaceX are preparing to launch the X-37B spaceplane on its eighth mission, USSF-36, atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Kennedy Space Center, with weather conditions currently favorable despite Hurricane Erin nearby. The mission will demonstrate advanced communication and navigation technologies, including laser communication and quantum inertial sensors, and marks the third time a Falcon rocket has launched an X-37B. The launch is scheduled for late Thursday night, with a successful booster landing expected at Cape Canaveral.
The US Space Force is launching its eighth mission of the X-37B spaceplane, an autonomous, reusable spacecraft used for testing and experiments in space, with a focus on advanced communication and navigation technologies, from Kennedy Space Center, using a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.
The US military's X-37B space plane will test a quantum inertial sensor using atom interferometry, aiming to develop a GPS-independent navigation system for space and other environments where GPS is unreliable or unavailable, marking a significant advancement in quantum technology applications for aerospace.