The U.S. Space Force has just shared something unprecedented – the first public photo taken from its X-37B space plane while in orbit. The image shows Earth from space, with part of the plane’s solar panel visible in the corner. This robotic space plane, built by Boeing, launched its latest trip to space on December 28, 2023, and has already spent over 400 days circling Earth.  “We know that drives them nuts,” says Space Force Chief Gen. Chance Saltzman, speaking about the 1.7 million collision avoidance opportunities his team has identified to safely guide the X-37B through space. The plane … Continue reading U.S. Space Force Reveals First X-37B Orbit Photo and Fuel-Saving Move