US Military Shuttle Launches Into Space on Secret Mission: What To Know

The U.S. military’s uncrewed X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle has launched on a secret mission, departing Cape Canaveral on a Thursday evening aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. While the operation’s purpose remains confidential, observers are drawn by the shuttle’s autonomy and the government-commercial partnership that made this mission possible.

US Military Shuttle Launches Into Space on Secret Mission: What To Know