“The Secretive X-37B Space Plane Is About To Blast Off On A Mysterious Mission”

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The secretive X-37B space plane is set to blast off today onboard a SpaceX rocket. Its mission? As ever, it’s not quite clear. For its seventh mission, the robotic plane will be launched on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket for the first time, according to the US Space Force. The launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida was initially set for December 7, but it was postponed until December 11 during a 10-minute launch window that opens at 8:14 pm ET. Advertisement Advertisement The lift-off will be live-streamed, so keep your eyes out for a video on SpaceX’s account...