"United States Space Force Gears Up for X-37B Launch"

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Source: Space Force
"United States Space Force Gears Up for X-37B Launch"
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The United States Space Force, in collaboration with SpaceX, is preparing for the launch of the seventh mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle. This mission, scheduled for December 10, 2023, will be the first to launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The X-37B will conduct various tests and experiments, including operating in new orbital regimes, testing space domain awareness technologies, and studying radiation effects on NASA materials. These tests aim to ensure safe and responsible operations in space.

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