Out with the old (Shuttle) in with the new (X37B)

[Leegsi]

Anyone know anymore about the X37B?

Launch of secret US space ship masks even more secret launch of new weapon - Times Online

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[Tantalus]

From what I've read about the X-37B it appears to be a strictly military vehicle, and the Pentagon are saying as little as possible about it's capabilities and mission objectives. This first flight was apparently intended to test it's suitability, and there's a second vehicle currently under construction. You can find a bit more detail here:- Spaceflight Now | Atlas Launch Report | Atlas rocket delivers Air Force spaceplane to orbit

[russ]

It does indeed look a very interesting vehicle. Shame it's military only.

[Leegsi]

It will be testing technology that could be used in other vehicles too.

[Catanonia]

Most stuff starts out military. Fingers crossed more to come.

[Robert Watson]

Wonder does obama know about that one