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USSF X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Over Earth October 16, 2024
Artist rendering of the U.S. Space Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV-7) conducting an aerobraking maneuver using the drag of Earth’s atmosphere in a Highly Elliptical Orbit to change its orbit around Earth and safely dispose of its service module components in accordance with recognized standards for space debris mitigation, while expending minimal fuel. 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 de-orbit and execute a safe return as it has during its six previous missions. Image created by USA Patriotism! from courtesy graphic by Boeing Space. Larger Image > Facebook | Flickr U.S. Space Force | U.S. Department of Defense Americans | I Am An American! | We The People | America's Destiny | Give Thanks | Love and Pride of USA | National Will God and Country | One Nation Under God | America's Symbol | Old Glory | Hooray USA! | America, My Home! Our Valiant Troops | I Am The One | Answering The Call | Brave Young | Brave Blue | Our Heroes, America's Best Veterans | Citizens Like Us | Vietnam War Veterans | Spouses Serve Too Honoring The Fallen | Don't Weep For Me | Remember The Fallen | Tears For Your Fallen | Our Wounded |
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