Thursday, April 25, 2024
Contact    |    RSS icon Twitter icon Facebook icon  
Unexplained Mysteries
You are viewing: Home > News > Science & Technology > News story
Welcome Guest ( Login or Register )  
All ▾
Search Submit

Science & Technology

Space plane X-37B to go on new mission

By T.K. Randall
September 28, 2012 · Comment icon 5 comments

Image Credit: NASA
The mysterious aircraft will be heading off in to the skies once again on another undetermined mission.
The X-37B's first mission started in 2010 and lasted 225 days, followed later by another mission that lasted 469 days. Details of the purpose of these missions remains shrouded in secrecy and the latest planned jaunt is no exception, it isn't known how long the X-37B will be away for this time or exactly what it will be doing during its flight.

"We are on track for the launch of the X-37B to occur next month, but the exact date of the launch is dependent on a number of factors including range conditions and weather," said Air Force spokesperson Lt. Col. John Dorrian.
The mission for this small shuttle-like machine, developed by the U. S. Air Force and based on NASA’s original X-37 design, remains largely classified.


Source: ABC News | Comments (5)




Other news and articles
Recent comments on this story
Comment icon #1 Posted by Karlis 12 years ago
The U.S. military’s mysterious X-37B space plane is headed back into the great beyond. The X-37B is slated for its third launch in October, the Air Force said, but like its two orbital predecessors, the mission of the unmanned spacecraft remains shrouded in secrecy. The exact timing of the October spaceflight, dubbed Orbital Test Vechicle-3 or OTV-3, is also tentative. Read more
Comment icon #2 Posted by 747400 12 years ago
"Since the 2010 maiden flight, U.S. officials have continuously assured the world that the mission of the OTV series is non-nefarious “testing.” For instance, the coming October mission will focus on testing the vehicle’s capabilities as well the cost-effectiveness of the aircraft, Air Force spokesperson Maj. Tracy Bunko told SPACE.com". Surely the most appropriate name for a military spokesperson ever. Isn't it a shame that, with the obsessive secrecy of the military, whatever they find out from all this testing will never be released for others, such as NASA, to make use of?
Comment icon #3 Posted by DONTEATUS 12 years ago
Remember NASA is still GOV.org . Diddley dont tell. Mostly !
Comment icon #4 Posted by Waspie_Dwarf 12 years ago
Isn't it a shame that, with the obsessive secrecy of the military, whatever they find out from all this testing will never be released for others, such as NASA, to make use of? What is particularly frustrating is that the X-37 started out as a NASA programme before being transferred to the military.
Comment icon #5 Posted by andy hair candy 12 years ago
i hate secrets...


Please Login or Register to post a comment.


Our new book is out now!
Book cover

The Unexplained Mysteries
Book of Weird News

 AVAILABLE NOW 

Take a walk on the weird side with this compilation of some of the weirdest stories ever to grace the pages of a newspaper.

Click here to learn more

We need your help!
Patreon logo

Support us on Patreon

 BONUS CONTENT 

For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, you can gain access to a wide range of exclusive perks including our popular 'Lost Ghost Stories' series.

Click here to learn more

Recent news and articles