X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle
Type: Reusable Spaceplane
Domain: space
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Boeing
First Deployed: 2010
Overview
Classified US Air Force/Space Force reusable robotic spaceplane. Conducts long-duration orbital missions for technology testing and experimentation. Its exact capabilities and missions remain largely classified.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 0 (unmanned) |
|---|---|
| orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| power | GaAs solar cells + lithium-ion batteries |
| speed | Orbital velocity (~28,000 km/h) |
| height | 2.9 m |
| length | 8.9 m |
| weight | 4,990 kg |
| wingspan | 4.6 m |
| endurance | 908+ days (record) |
| payload_bay | 2.1 m x 1.2 m |
| launch_vehicle | SpaceX Falcon Heavy / Atlas V |
Operators
- United States
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