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November 3rd, 2024
Image credit: Boeing Space/Inside Outer Space screengrab
The Boeing Space-built X37-B robotic space plane is currently performing advanced aerobraking maneuvers, taking it from a highly elliptical orbit and lowering its altitude using minimal fuel.
Image credit: Boeing Space/Inside Outer Space screengrab
“This first-of-its-kind demonstration expands our knowledge of dynamic operations between orbits,” explains Boeing Space.
Boeing Space is partnered with the United States Space Force to showcase the space plane’s unique attributes.
The space plane’s use of aerobraking enables an orbit change and the safe disposal of its service module components in accordance with recognized standards for space debris mitigation, notes the aerospace firm.
Image credit: Boeing Space/Inside Outer Space screengrab
A just-issued Boeing Space video spotlights the program and can be viewed at:
https://x.com/BoeingSpace/status/1852470814383214848
Image credit: Boeing Space/Inside Outer Space screengrab
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