"The X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle-7 (OTV-7), the U.S. Space Force’s dynamic unmanned spaceplane, successfully deorbited and landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on Mar. 7, 2025 at 02 ...

"The successful execution of the aerobraking maneuver underscores the U.S. Space Force’s commitment to pushing the bounds of novel space operations in a safe and responsible manner." The U.S ...

U.S. officials are particularly concerned about Russia putting a nuclear weapon in orbit. The threats in space are driving change in the Space Force, with numerous initiatives already underway ...

The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle successfully deorbited and landed March 7 at 2:22 a.m. EST after more than 434 days in orbit. The Boeing-made autonomous and maneuverable ...

"The establishment of the U.S. Space Force and U.S. Space Command was a groundbreaking step in securing U.S. leadership in space," said Steve Jacques, Executive Director of NSSA. "We recognize ...