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SpaceX To Launch X-37B Space Plane For U.S. Air Force
Source: Tech Times
SpaceX To Launch X-37B Space Plane For U.S. Air Force
8 June 2017, 9:55 am EDT By Andrew Norman Tech Times
Elon Musk-owned SpaceX bagged the contract to launch the mysterious unmanned X-37B space plane — also known as the Orbital Test Vehicle or OTV — which the U.S. Air Force owns.
Until now, the United Launch Alliance monopolized any U.S. military launches. For the unfamiliar, ULA is Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp's joint venture.
This would be the first time a company not associated with the ULA will be conducting the OTV's launch. The Boeing-built X-37B space plane has made four trips into the orbit and launched atop ULA's Atlas V rocket each time.
SpaceX To Launch X-37B Space Plane
On Tuesday, June 6, U.S. Air Force secretary Heather Wilson announced the deal with SpaceX.
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8 June 2017, 9:55 am EDT By Andrew Norman Tech Times
Elon Musk-owned SpaceX bagged the contract to launch the mysterious unmanned X-37B space plane — also known as the Orbital Test Vehicle or OTV — which the U.S. Air Force owns.
Until now, the United Launch Alliance monopolized any U.S. military launches. For the unfamiliar, ULA is Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp's joint venture.
This would be the first time a company not associated with the ULA will be conducting the OTV's launch. The Boeing-built X-37B space plane has made four trips into the orbit and launched atop ULA's Atlas V rocket each time.
SpaceX To Launch X-37B Space Plane
On Tuesday, June 6, U.S. Air Force secretary Heather Wilson announced the deal with SpaceX.
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Read more: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/209428/20170608/spacex-to-launch-x-37b-space-plane-for-u-s-air-force.htm
