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X-37B lands after 719 days
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For now after 4 flight , is it the time to build a bigger follow on X-37B something in the 12/14 meters of lenght and more payload capacity, a sort
Orbital UAV sentinel abble to do a lot of mission in space.
a reply to: Arnie123
good question.
don't know if it's weaponized but nice to have a movable platform in space to monitor different areas (North Korea this week, Syria next week).
wouldn't take much to nudge an enemy sat out of orbit.
useful for emergency com link in case of failure of a unit.
I'm sure plenty more I can't think of.
good question.
don't know if it's weaponized but nice to have a movable platform in space to monitor different areas (North Korea this week, Syria next week).
wouldn't take much to nudge an enemy sat out of orbit.
useful for emergency com link in case of failure of a unit.
I'm sure plenty more I can't think of.
originally posted by: intrptr
The X37B is a secret military unmanned mini-space shuttle, which as been orbiting the Earth for nearly two years on its fourth flight.
What did it 'shuttle' back from orbit?
I wonder...
The X37B 's weapons bay was empty after destroying the ICBM test in North Korea. It time to reload. Lol
a reply to: Bhadhidar
They tested new Hall thrusters. They're using the data they got back to build better ground based computer models, and to develop more efficient thrusters for the follow on AEHF satellites that are still going to be launched. Once they were in orbit, they used the thrusters to do a number of tests, and determine quite a few things.
They tested new Hall thrusters. They're using the data they got back to build better ground based computer models, and to develop more efficient thrusters for the follow on AEHF satellites that are still going to be launched. Once they were in orbit, they used the thrusters to do a number of tests, and determine quite a few things.
a reply to: Zaphod58
I should pay more attention to things like this.
Back in the early 80's (82-83?) a group of us put together a little aerospace company to explore the development of an ion-powered OTV.
Folks thought we were nuts!
Big and fast was the rule back then.
I should pay more attention to things like this.
Back in the early 80's (82-83?) a group of us put together a little aerospace company to explore the development of an ion-powered OTV.
Folks thought we were nuts!
Big and fast was the rule back then.
a reply to: Bhadhidar
Right now, there are three AEHF satellites in orbit that are using ion thrusters. AEHF-1 used an ion thruster after the chemical engine failed, during an orbit change. AEHF-2 used a chemical engine to get up to just over 10,000 miles, and then an ion engine to go up to geosynch orbit. I think AEHF-3 didn't even have a chemical engine, and used all ion propulsion.
Right now, there are three AEHF satellites in orbit that are using ion thrusters. AEHF-1 used an ion thruster after the chemical engine failed, during an orbit change. AEHF-2 used a chemical engine to get up to just over 10,000 miles, and then an ion engine to go up to geosynch orbit. I think AEHF-3 didn't even have a chemical engine, and used all ion propulsion.
This was pretty cool.
www.avgeekery.com...
OTV-5 will launch later this year, using vehicle #1.
Once the command to return to Earth is given by the Air Force, the X-37B automatically descends from low earth orbit, reenters, and flies through the atmosphere to land on a planned runway. There is no one in a control room with a joystick flying it.
www.avgeekery.com...
OTV-5 will launch later this year, using vehicle #1.
Man, I've been seeing triangle craft over north Texas on a ground track to take it over Miami.....I see em after mid nite
With the gain turned up on a gen 3 starlight thing........they have Utah at the other end of their ground track.....Amarillo at least.....
Saturday night, no Sunday morning I saw a strange one.....twice the size as usual.....I see em for 8 seconds, they're fast.....55k high or better......the big size span is really something to see
I'm curious bout this....did I see a 37
Time....3:59 am EST.....It went by ghostly in appearance., there's no lights, it has the same look as a bat or moth........fast, 2500 if at 55,000 MSL
Instead of overflying Dallas....they route directly over Blue Ridge vortac ....the old star route vortac for arrivals.....I know right where to look even, cool of em.......
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With the gain turned up on a gen 3 starlight thing........they have Utah at the other end of their ground track.....Amarillo at least.....
Saturday night, no Sunday morning I saw a strange one.....twice the size as usual.....I see em for 8 seconds, they're fast.....55k high or better......the big size span is really something to see
I'm curious bout this....did I see a 37
Time....3:59 am EST.....It went by ghostly in appearance., there's no lights, it has the same look as a bat or moth........fast, 2500 if at 55,000 MSL
Instead of overflying Dallas....they route directly over Blue Ridge vortac ....the old star route vortac for arrivals.....I know right where to look even, cool of em.......
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edit on 7-5-2017 by GBP/JPY because: Coz yeah
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GBP/JPY because: (no reason given)
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a reply to: GBP/JPY
YES!!!
Nice sightings! They're really quick, huh? The one that I saw could go see-through on command. Did some other things I've not said on the threads either.
In Illinois, last year?? Maybe year before there was a sighting of a HUGE one. Like miles wide! Looked like an empirical Star cruiser with out the con tower in back (so the witness said).
YES!!!
Nice sightings! They're really quick, huh? The one that I saw could go see-through on command. Did some other things I've not said on the threads either.
In Illinois, last year?? Maybe year before there was a sighting of a HUGE one. Like miles wide! Looked like an empirical Star cruiser with out the con tower in back (so the witness said).
originally posted by: Nickn3
originally posted by: intrptr
The X37B is a secret military unmanned mini-space shuttle, which as been orbiting the Earth for nearly two years on its fourth flight.
What did it 'shuttle' back from orbit?
I wonder...
The X37B 's weapons bay was empty after destroying the ICBM test in North Korea. It time to reload. Lol
Lol. five seconds after launch? That would have shown up on camera, been on the internet by now. My guess is they shuttle other nations super secret eavesdrop satellite tech back to earth for 'review'.
Ever wonder what was returned in the cargo bay on the org. space shuttle?
Well, you'll like this.....
the cigar I saw over Dallas for twelve seconds was going steady in and out of cloak....on a ground track to go right over Love Field.......1999 or so
a reply to: TEOTWAWKIAIFF
the cigar I saw over Dallas for twelve seconds was going steady in and out of cloak....on a ground track to go right over Love Field.......1999 or so
a reply to: TEOTWAWKIAIFF
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this thing is probably outdated by now. i would like to imagine they have more high tech stuff we dont know about.
Why the environmental suits for the runway crew?
I thought it was for potential radiation and assorted space germs,ghosts , alien entities...
originally posted by: Blackfinger
Why the environmental suits for the runway crew?
I thought it was for potential radiation and assorted space germs,ghosts , alien entities...
Perhaps because the propellants used for pitch, yaw and roll control are very nasty things (hydrazine, for example) and some may still be present as residue after landing?