As I write this the Atlas 5 rocket is rolling out to Launch Complex 41 for tomorrow’s launch attempt of the X-37B. This will be the second launch for the secret spy platform. As usual the details and information about the mission is classified. Whereas the first mission was probably more a test of the X-37B I suspect this flight will have more complex test payload. This is only speculation and the flight is still designated as Test Vehicle-2 after all this is an X-plane. This test vehicle is expected to remain in orbit around 270 days, the first vehicle stayed in orbit 224 days.
You can visit Spaceflight Now’s Mission Status center for updates
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