Atlas V 501 | OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226)
United Launch Alliance · Atlas V 501 · Space Launch Complex 41, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
United Launch Alliance's 48th launch · 2nd this year · humanity's 5,117th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Mar 5, 22:46 – Mar 5, 22:46 UTC
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OTV-2 (X-37B) (USA-226)
It is the first flight of the second Boeing X-37B, a United States Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle 2, which is an unmanned 5000 kg, 8.8 m-long reusable mini-spaceplane capable of autonomous re-entry and landing. The OTV-2 mission was designed to test new technologies, however the specific identity of the spaceship's payload was not revealed. The mission concluded after 468 days in orbit.
Government/Top Secret · Low Earth Orbit (LEO)
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- Atlas V OTV-2 Launch Highlights — United Launch Alliance
