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December 31, 2023

X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Embarks on Seventh Mission

Seventh Flight Follows Record-Breaking 908-Day Sixth Mission

The X-37B autonomous spaceplane has launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, marking the beginning of its seventh mission. "The X-37B government and Boeing teams have worked together to produce a more responsive, flexible, and adaptive experimentation platform," said William D. Bailey, Director, Department of the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office. "The work they've done to streamline processes and adapt evolving technologies will help our nation learn a tremendous amount about operating in and returning from a space environment."

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