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China’s secretive spaceplane releases object into orbit


China’s secretive spaceplane releases object into orbit China’s experimental reusable spacecraft has released an unknown object into orbit while conducting its third mission.

Reusable spacecraft represent a significant advancement in space technology, offering the potential for reduced costs and increased frequency of missions. This notion is reinforced by apparent images of the payload fairing wreckage recovered from the second launch and posted on the Sina Weibo social media site. MissionLaunch DateLanding DateDurationTime Since Previous MissionLaunch SiteLanding Site Mission 1September 4, 2020September 6, 20202 daysN/AJiuquan spaceportLop Nur air baseMission 2August 4, 2022May 8, 2023~276 days1 year, 11 monthsJiuquan spaceportLop Nur air baseMission 3December 14, 2023N/A164 days (ongoing)7 months, 6 daysJiuquan spaceportN/AMission information for China’s spaceplane or experimental reusable spacecraft.The third flight has seen the spacecraft perform maneuvers to alter its orbit.

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