X-37B Begins Advanced Space Maneuvering
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The Boeing-built X-37B will soon perform a series of advanced aerobraking maneuvers, taking the dynamic spaceplane from a Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO), where it’s been operating since December 2023, and lowering its altitude using minimal fuel.
“This first-of-a kind maneuver from the X-37B is an incredibly important milestone for the United States Space…
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