ScienceChina’s secretive spaceplane was photographed in low-Earth orbit
A U.S.-owned commercial satellite photographed a Chinese winged spacecraft in orbit in 2024. Its delta wings, payload-bay doors, dark heat shield and rear service module closely resemble those of the U.S. Space Force’s X-37B.
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Ars Technica★★☆☆☆2026-10-27 22:04Original
China’s secretive spaceplane was photographed in low-Earth orbit
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