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China's Secret Spaceplane Ejects Mysterious Object into Orbit

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China's Secret Spaceplane Ejects Mysterious Object into Orbit
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TL;DR

China's secretive spaceplane ejected a mysterious object into Earth's orbit, which is now being tracked by the US Space Force. The object's purpose remains unclear, with speculation ranging from subsatellite deployment to discarded hardware. The spaceplane, named Shenlong, has previously released multiple objects into orbit, raising concerns in the US. China claims the spaceplane supports peaceful space use, while the US sees the timing of its launch as a strategic move.

Topics:sciencespace#china#mysterious-object#orbital-tracking#space#spaceplane#us-space-force
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