What's your theory behind the X-37B

Shuttle for transport

Looks like the Moonraker from James Bond.

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think it's actually an X-36A in disguise!

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and a big improvement over the original red and white X1

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Looks like the Moonraker from James Bond.

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As much as I want this to be the case, I can report that I have not gotten the call as one of the beautiful people to start the new race in outer space.

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and a big improvement over the original red and white X1

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Definitely definitely

Innovation abound

Do you know when I first was looking at X-14C they only came in black or white? Those were the only choices.

Glad we're past those days.

I've never even heard of this thing.

How did you see it this morning if it's orbiting? How do you know thats what you saw?

I think the primary intent was to test new technology in space to see how it works. The 3 different orbits have increased in length dramatically. IMO, they are testing out different technologies for the eventual sending of a similarly equipped vehicle to deep space.

For reference, Orbit 1 was 224 days. Orbit 2 was 469 days. Orbit 3 passed 470 some time last month. So, it appears that they are trying to have certain technologies last for a real long time in orbit

In addition, they're probably using it for other deeds: satellite tracking, surveillance, etc.

How did you see it this morning if it's orbiting? How do you know thats what you saw?

I meant to say in the news. Edited. You can however see it at night (first hour or 2 so after sunset)if it passes over your area. Looks like any other satellite. There are people that track it so you know which satellite you are looking at is the X-37B.