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Boeing X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Spaceplane

The Boeing-built X-37B is an uncrewed, autonomous reusable spaceplane used for long-duration orbital experimentation and technology testing. Boeing reports seven completed missions and an eighth mission launched in August 2025, while the U.S. Space Force identifies the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle as an active national-security space test platform.

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Boeing X-37BX-37BX-37B OTVOrbital Test Vehicle
Family Name
Boeing X-37B
Full Name
Boeing X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Spaceplane
Roles
experimentaltechnology_demonstratormilitary
Status
active
Type
spaceplane
Variant Name
X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle

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Description
The Boeing-built X-37B is an uncrewed, autonomous reusable spaceplane used for long-duration orbital experimentation and technology testing. Boeing reports seven completed missions and an eighth mission launched in August 2025, while the U.S. Space Force identifies the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle as an active national-security space test platform.
First Flight Year
2,010
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 08:08:52 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 08:08:52 UTC