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US military’s mini space shuttle returns to Earth after secret mission

The Space Force's unmanned X-37B blasted into orbit from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in December 2023 on a secret mission.

8 weeks ago

Secret X-37B spaceplane maneuvers could impact future space operations

The Space Force offered a rare glimpse into the X-37B’s latest endeavor, revealing that the spaceplane will conduct an aerobraking maneuver.

By Courtney Albon

7 months ago

Air Force receives new aircraft for electronic-attack missions

"It flies like a dream," ACC head Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach said of the new EA-37B Compass Call, a heavily adapted Gulfstream jet that will replace the EC-130.

By Stephen Losey

8 months ago

Air Force to add 5 new Compass Call electronic-attack planes in 2025

The Air Force is planning to receive five EA-37B Compass Call electronic-warfare aircraft in 2025 as it moves forward with plans to retire its predecessor.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

14 months ago

US military space plane blasts off on another secretive mission

The Space Force's reusable, robotic craft is carrying classified experiments. There's no one on board.

16 months ago

US Air Force receives first new Compass Call electronic warfare plane

The Air Force's planned tests will make sure the new Compass Call's electronic warfare capabilities have been properly integrated into the Gulfstream jet.

By Stephen Losey

20 months ago