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originally posted by: MystikMushroom
It's testing new technologies for the USAF. It's cheaper to send up an unmanned vehicle that is maneuverable than keep a crew in orbit for over 22 months.
originally posted by: B2StealthBomber
a reply to: stirling
Maybe, but this craft isn't going there, it's regularly tracked by amatuer astronomers.