US military's mysterious X-37B space plane zooms toward orbital record

US military's mysterious X-37B space plane zooms toward orbital record | SpaceX postpones space station cargo mission again, to July 14 | Strange cloud in satellite data catches interest of scientists Created for ceo.studentlike.spuniv@blogger.com |  Web Version June 29, 2022 CONNECT WITH SPACE.COM       Something amazing every day. SIGN UP ⋅   WEBSITE   The Launchpad US military's mysterious X-37B space plane zooms toward orbital record The U.S. military's X-37B robotic space plane is closing in on a mission-duration record. The X-37B launched to Earth orbit on May 17, 2020 on the sixth mission for the program, a flight known as Orbital Test Vehicle-6 (OTV-6). Full Story: Space (6/29)      SpaceX postpones space station cargo mission again, to July 14 SpaceX and NASA have set a new date for the already-delayed CRS-25 resupply mission that will send a robotic Dragon capsule to the International Space Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. NASA now says the robotic mission will launch no earlier than July 14.     Strange cloud in satellite data catches interest of scientists A "peculiar" cloud, as NASA terms it, was found over the Caspian Sea on May 28. The cloud offers an interesting case study of how satellites can detect such phenomena in Earth's atmosphere.     Just the Facts, Ma'am "I stopped watching TV news a year ago, so sick of the bias everywhere. But in doing so, I was out of the loop. I decided to give 1440 a try & I've not been disappointed. Finally, Walter Cronkite style reporting! Just the facts. I also love that I can click a link to see more on many stories. Keep up the good work!" Join for free now. ADVERTISEMENT: Science & Astronomy NASA sun mission spots stunning solar eclipse in space A sungazing spacecraft captured the moon passing in front of the face of the sun Wednesday (June 29). NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory caught the solar eclipse in action from its unique vantage point in space, the only spot where this eclipse was visible. Full Story: Space (6/29)      Spaceflight China tests engine for new crewed moon rocket (photo) China has successfully conducted a hot-fire test of a new engine that will help power a next-generation rocket capable of launching astronauts to the moon. Full Story: Space (6/29)      Technology Hypersonic missile defense program moves toward 2 prototypes The Department of Defense's Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has selected two contractors to continue developing prototypes of a Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), a planned next-generation countermeasure to defend against hypersonic weapons. Full Story: Space (6/29)      Search for Life NASA's Europa Clipper may crash into Ganymede, the largest moon in the solar system, at mission's end Rather than plunging into Jupiter as had previously been planned, NASA's Europa Clipper spacecraft may now crash into Ganymede or Callisto, two of Jupiter's Galilean moons. Full Story: Space (6/29)      Entertainment Luke and Lando land on Exegol in Adam Christopher's 'Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith' novel (exclusive) Strap in and prepare for a perilous odyssey to the fabled Sith world of Exegol in author Adam Christopher's Luke Skywalker and Lando Calrissian team-up novel, "Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith." Full Story: Space (6/28)        Sign Up  |    Update Profile  |    Unsubscribe Privacy Policy  |    Cookies Policy  |    Terms and Conditions CONTACT US: FEEDBACK  |    ADVERTISE Future US LLC © 1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005