An Atlas V rocket carrying a super-secret test vehicle launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Tuesday.
Rocket Carrying ‘Baby Shuttle’ Launches -- CFNews13
CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION -- An Atlas V rocket carrying a super-secret test vehicle has launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Tuesday.
On board the rocket is a secret mini-space shuttle called the X-37B orbital test vehicle. It's an unmanned space plane, nicknamed the “baby shuttle,” which can land on its own.
The U.S. Air Force is in charge of the launch but it's highly classified so they're not releasing many details.
Ozzie Osband, who runs SpaceLaunchInfo.com says the plane’s payload could be carrying just about anything.
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More News On Today's X-37B Launch
Air Force launches mystery mini-shuttle back into space, returning to orbit after 2 years -- Washington Post/AP
Air Force set to blast off another secretive space drone -- L.A. Times
Countdown On Track For Today's Launch Of Secret X-37B Spaceplane -- Al.com
What is X-37B? US Air Force Mystery Space Craft Ready for 3rd Launch -- IBTimes
Secret Shuttle Launch: X-37B Has Mystery Mission [VIDEO] -- iScienceTimes
X-37B Space Plane: Air Force Super Weapon is Just One of Many Wild New US Military Toys -- Policymic
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