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US Space Force reveals first look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit

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Re: US Space Force reveals first look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit

#4

When even your secret programs have to do marketing. Don’t cancel me bro!

one would be excused to think you made this account just for the sake of aptronym and comment, but alas, 3k+ karma

In fairness, it's an insightful comment. The behavior of plenty of agencies is likely to be erratic or at the very least novel in the current climate.

Re: US Space Force reveals first look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit

#7
post #5

I can't be the only one who, when I read "space force" hears a deep, reverb-heavy, Buck Rogers kind of voice going "spaaaaaaaace foooooooorce"

a pretty good satire of the whole thing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Force_(TV_series)

Re: US Space Force reveals first look at secretive X-37B space plane in orbit

#8
Why might it be desirable to have an observation craft so far away from the earth?

I'm having a hard time imagining the advantage compared to being a bit closer, unless it's a more energy-efficient parking situation while the vehicle isn't in active use.

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