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kleinbl00 · 2636 days ago · link · · parent · post: Falcon 9 rocket fired up for launch of military mini-shuttle
Ahhhh, "technology demonstrators."“The fifth OTV mission continues to advance the X-37B’s performance and flexibility as a space technology demonstrator and host platform for experimental payloads,” the Air Force said in a press release Thursday. “This mission carries small satellite ride shares and will demonstrate greater opportunities for rapid space access and on-orbit testing of emerging space technologies.