The plane that landed Friday is one of two built by Boeing. This is the programs third mission, and began in December 2012. The plane stands 9 1/2 feet tall and is just over 29 feet long, with a wingspan under 15 feet. It weighs 11,000 pounds and has solar panels that unfurl to charge its batteries once in orbit. The Air Force said it plans to launch the fourth X-37B mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, next year.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:40:05 +0000
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