Contrary to new speculation, the Air Force says its X-37B orbital test vehicle remains in space. “The X-37B mission is still ongoing,” Air Force spokeswoman Maj. Tracy Bunko told the Daily Report Tuesday. She added, “No landing date has been scheduled.” The Air Force placed the autonomous, reusable spaceplane into orbit in mid-April on its maiden mission in order to evaluate the vehicle’s on-orbit performance and validate technologies required for long-duration missions. The X-37 can stay in space for up to 270 days, meaning it potentially has nearly 100 more days before it has to return to Earth. In July, satellite spotters noticed that the X-37B had apparently deviated from its initial orbit. It took a while for them to locate it in another position. The vehicle has reportedly gone missing again, leading to speculation this week that it might have landed, reports Fox News.
Airman Charged in M18 Shooting Death Found Dead
Oct. 27, 2025
The Airman arrested in connection with the M18 pistol discharge that killed a fellow member of Air Force security forces on July 20 in Wyoming was found dead earlier this month, an Air Force spokesperson confirmed.
