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Lawmakers Seek $1 Billion Boost for Space Force's X-37B

6/27/2025

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U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a significant $1 billion boost in funding for the Space Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle program, aiming to strengthen resources for the Indo-Pacific Command. Since its debut in 2010, the X-37B has impressively completed seven missions, spending over 4,208 days in orbit, showcasing its vital role in national defense.

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U.S. lawmakers are pushing for a significant $1 billion boost in funding for the Space Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle program, aiming to strengthen resources for the Indo-Pacific Command. Since its debut in 2010, the X-37B has impressively completed seven missions, spending over 4,208 days in orbit, showcasing its vital role in national defense.