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In a rare disclosure, The Pentagon provides an update on the X-37B spaceplane
“This first of a kind maneuver from the X-37B is an incredibly important milestone.”…
"Once the aerobrake maneuver is complete, the X-37B will resume its test and experimentation objectives until they are accomplished, at which time the vehicle will deorbit and execute a safe return as it has during its six previous missions," the Space Force said. "This first-of-a-kind maneuver from the X-37B is an incredibly important milestone for the United States Space Force as we seek to expand our aptitude and ability to perform in this challenging domain," said Gen. Precise navigation is crucial for aerobraking—coming in too high won't produce enough air resistance to bleed off velocity, while dipping too low could cause the spacecraft to reenter the atmosphere.
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