​Aerobraking

  • The secretive X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, operated by the US Space Force, is set to conduct an aerobraking manoeuvre to adjust its orbit and manage space debris.
  • The X-37B is an experimental space plane developed by Boeing and operated by the US Space Force for classified missions.
  • The spacecraft will perform aerobraking, using atmospheric drag to alter its orbit while conserving fuel.
  • Aerobraking involves multiple passes through Earth's atmosphere, gradually lowering the spacecraft’s altitude without using large amounts of propellant.
  • The main goal of this operation is to safely discard the vehicle’s service module in line with international space debris management ....
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