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X-37B Spaceplane Launches to Test Quantum Navigation Tech

7/29/2025

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The U.S. Space Force's X-37B spaceplane is gearing up for its eighth mission, scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on August 21. This exciting mission will explore groundbreaking laser communications and test a quantum inertial sensor, paving the way for navigation in areas where GPS is unavailable. With over 4,200 days in orbit since 2010, the X-37B continues to push the boundaries of space exploration.

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The U.S. Space Force's X-37B spaceplane is gearing up for its eighth mission, scheduled to launch from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, on August 21. This exciting mission will explore groundbreaking laser communications and test a quantum inertial sensor, paving the way for navigation in areas where GPS is unavailable. With over 4,200 days in orbit since 2010, the X-37B continues to push the boundaries of space exploration.