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X-37B unmanned space plane returns to Earth

X-37B is an unmanned US Air Force space plane. The X-37B made a successful return on Friday after 220 days in Earth orbit.
Now that the X-37B space plane is spotted, what is its mission?

Amateur astronomers say they have found the X-37B in an orbit that takes it over Afghanistan and Iraq. A former Air Force missile officer offers up four possible uses for the space plane – and weapon is least likely.
Amateur skywatchers spot secret X-37B space plane in orbit

A group of amateur skywatchers spotted the US Air Force's secret X-37B space plane orbiting the globe.
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X37b space plane launch: first in Air Force's busy space year

The successful X-37 space plane launch Thursday evening improves the Air Force's access to space, officials say, but its mission is being kept secret.
Air Force says X37-B space plane is not a weapon

Air Force spokesman says X37-B space plane is not a "weaponization of space."
Shhhh! Air Force launches top secret X-37B robot space plane

The secretive X-37B robot space plane was launched late Thursday. Destination unknown.
Pentagon X-37 space plane to launch amid secrecy

The X-37, an unmanned miniature space shuttle, is set to launch Thursday night. Slowly, some details have begun to emerge about the mysterious Pentagon space plane.
Get ready to rumble: Air Force mystery spaceship X-37B to launch today

Shrouded in secrecy, the Air Force mystery spaceship X-37B will launch tonight in Florida.
Air Force to launch X-37 space plane: Precursor to war in orbit?

The Air Force is to launch the first test flight of the X-37 pilotless space plane Wednesday. It's meant to stay aloft for months, but its mission is secret, leading some to worry about its purpose.
Air Force's mystery spaceship: X-37 gears up for launch

The Pentagon took over the X-37 program in 2006 after NASA couldn't keep it alive. But the Air Force has been tight-lipped about the spaceship. The craft will launch this month.