DIA Report Reveals First Clear Image of China’s Secretive Reusable Spaceplane
The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) released the first high-resolution image of China’s Shenlong spaceplane, captured in 2024 by Vantor’s WorldView 3 satellite. The photo shows the craft docked with another satellite, revealing details of its fourth mission. The release coincides with a broader assessment of Chinese space threats, including potential directed-energy weapons.