The Journal of Space Commerce

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X-37B Begins Advanced Space Maneuvering

Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7) is 10 Months into its 7th Mission

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Tom Patton
Oct 15, 2024
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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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