Archive · 22 Aug 2025
SpaceX Launches US Military's X-37B Space Drone on Mission
The US military launched the X-37B, a secret space drone, into orbit.
SpaceX sent it up from Florida using a Falcon 9 rocket.
This mini-shuttle, built by Boeing, will perform various experiments, including testing laser communications and a new type of sensor.
The mission aims to improve space-based communications.
The X-37B is about the size of a bus and is similar in design to the retired space shuttles.
SpaceX launched the US military's X-37B space drone on Thursday night.
The launch occurred from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
The X-37B will conduct various test and experimentation objectives.
The mission includes testing laser communications and a quantum inertial sensor.
The X-37B is a Boeing-made drone, about the size of a small bus.
- Who
- SpaceX and the US military.
- What
- SpaceX launched the US military's X-37B space drone.
- When
- Thursday night.
- Where
- Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
- Why
- To conduct experiments and test new technologies, including laser communications.
- Spacecraft
- X-37B
- Launch Site
- Kennedy Space Center
- Launch Vehicle
- SpaceX Falcon 9
- Mission Objective
- Test and experimentation
- Tests
- Laser communications, quantum inertial sensor
- Manufacturer
- Boeing
- Length
- 9 meters (30 feet)
- Wingspan
- 4.5 meters (15 feet)
