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US Air Force’s secret X-37B space plane launches on third mission

By Thomas Posted 11 Dec 2012 — 0 Comment ↓
U.S. Air Force X-37B reusable space plane (Boeing, US Air Force)

An Atlas V rocket launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station today, carrying the Air Force’s X-37B space plane into orbit on its third classified mission. Launch took place at 1:03 EST (18:03 UTC) for the unmanned orbital test vehicle, Continue reading →

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