By Marina Malenic The Air Force is preparing to launch a second X-37 experimental space plane into low earth orbit after what service officials deemed a highly successful first flight that concluded recently. Richard McKinney, the Air Force undersecretary for space programs, told reporters at the Pentagon that the first X-37 B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV) spent 244 days, nine hours and 24 minutes in space before landing at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., on Dec. 3. McKinney said the new spacecraft,…
Air Force Readies Second Space Plane For Spring Test Flight
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