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The X-37B space plane is one of the US military’s most intriguing and secretive projects. The spacecraft will hitch a ride on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket on Monday.

Widely known for having two X-37B space planes, these vehicles bear a resemblance to NASA's retired space shuttles but are notably smaller.

The United States military is preparing to launch its secretive X-37B space plane on a seventh mission in orbit.

Final preparations are underway for a Dec. 10 launch opportunity, which will mark the first time the X-37B has lifted off atop SpaceX's powerful Falcon Heavy rocket.

SpaceX is about to launch its triple-booster Falcon Heavy rocket for the eighth time, carrying an experimental space plane to orbit for the U.S. Space Force.

Science News: The US Space Force and SpaceX are preparing for the launch of the seventh mission of the X-37B space plane. The X-37B, a Boeing-built space plane, is

The mission launching this weekend, according to the Space Force, will test new orbital regimes and travel further out than previous X-37B missions

Stratolaunch said its Talon-A vehicle behaved well during the test which was a "significant" step toward the company's first hypersonic flight.

Labeled the USSF-52 mission, the Space Force is partnering with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office on the X-37B uncrewed spaceflight.

Reusable spacecraft are an increasingly important part of modern space travel