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Preparations underway for first landing of X-37B

Posted 12/1/2010 Email story   Print story

    

12/1/2010 - VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) -- Space professionals are preparing for the first landing of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle here.

Members of the 30th Space Wing will monitor the de-orbit and landing of the Air Force's first X-37B.

While the exact landing date and time will depend on technical and weather considerations, it is expected to occur between Dec. 3 and Dec. 6.

(Courtesy of Air Force Space Command Public Affairs)



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