Haiyang Satellites Launch - China

Haiyang Satellites Launch - China

A Gravity-1 carrier rocket carrying a wide-field satellite and two experimental satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China's Shandong Province, on October 11, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 10:20 a.m. (Beijing Time), placing three satellites into their designated orbits. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore mission. The Gravity-1 carrier rocket made its debut flight in January 2024. Photo by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haiyang Satellites Launch - China

Haiyang Satellites Launch - China

A Gravity-1 carrier rocket carrying a wide-field satellite and two experimental satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China's Shandong Province, on October 11, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 10:20 a.m. (Beijing Time), placing three satellites into their designated orbits. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore mission. The Gravity-1 carrier rocket made its debut flight in January 2024. Photo by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Haiyang Satellites Launch - China

Haiyang Satellites Launch - China

A Gravity-1 carrier rocket carrying a wide-field satellite and two experimental satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China's Shandong Province, on October 11, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 10:20 a.m. (Beijing Time), placing three satellites into their designated orbits. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore mission. The Gravity-1 carrier rocket made its debut flight in January 2024. Photo by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Xichang Test Satellites Launch - China

Xichang Test Satellites Launch - China

A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying test satellites, Shiyan-30 01 and 02, blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 29, 2025. The two test satellites were launched at 11:00 a.m. (Beijing Time) and entered their preset orbits successfully. The satellites will be mainly used for experimental verification of Earth observation technologies. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Xichang Test Satellites Launch - China

Xichang Test Satellites Launch - China

A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying test satellites, Shiyan-30 01 and 02, blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 29, 2025. The two test satellites were launched at 11:00 a.m. (Beijing Time) and entered their preset orbits successfully. The satellites will be mainly used for experimental verification of Earth observation technologies. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Xichang Test Satellites Launch - China

Xichang Test Satellites Launch - China

A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying test satellites, Shiyan-30 01 and 02, blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, on September 29, 2025. The two test satellites were launched at 11:00 a.m. (Beijing Time) and entered their preset orbits successfully. The satellites will be mainly used for experimental verification of Earth observation technologies. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Xichang Satellite Launch

China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Xichang Satellite Launch

China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Xichang Satellite Launch

China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Xichang Satellite Launch

China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China Xichang Satellite Launch

China Xichang Satellite Launch

A Long March-3B carrier rocket carrying a new experimental satellite for communication technology blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Dec. 3, 2024. The satellite was launched at 1:56 p.m. (Beijing Time) and has entered the planned orbit. Photo by Yang Xi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

33rd Beijing Educational Equipment Exhibition

33rd Beijing Educational Equipment Exhibition

BEIJING, CHINA - APRIL 9, 2024 - Visitors look at the "digital experimental System" during the 33rd Beijing Educational Equipment Exhibition at the Beijing Exhibition Center in Beijing, China, April 9, 2024.

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER & ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHER & ENTREPRENEUR (CN)

(240229) -- BEIJING, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Yang Xiaojun (R) adjusts experimental equipment at a laboratory of MICROMACH in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 17, 2024. Yang Xiaojun is director of the Photonic Manufacturing Systems and Application Research Center of Xi'an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). He was employed by the institute after graduating with a Ph.D degree in 2008, and led his team to incorporate the MICROMACH company in 2015 to speed up the industrial application of his achievements in ultra-fast laser manufacturing research. Over the years, the company's workforce has grown from around 30 to over 450 employees. According to Yang, entrepreneurship requires self-evolution that keeps overthrowing pre-existing knowledge and ideas. (Xinhua/Jin Liwang)

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

Smart Seedling Cultivation

Smart Seedling Cultivation

LIANYUNGANG, CHINA - FEBRUARY 29, 2024 - A staff member of the East China Sea Agricultural Experimental Station of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences checks the growth of vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees at a breeding center in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu province, Feb 29, 2024.

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-SPACE-EXPOSED POTATO SEEDS-EXPERIMENTAL PLANTING STAGE (CN)

CHINA-INNER MONGOLIA-SPACE-EXPOSED POTATO SEEDS-EXPERIMENTAL PLANTING STAGE (CN)

(240115) -- HOHHOT, Jan. 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A staff member records information of potato seeds at the technology innovation center of Xisen Potato Industry Co., Ltd. in Shangdu County, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jan. 8, 2024. Chinese researchers have started breeding experiments on 66,500 potato seeds that were taken into space aboard the Shenzhou-16 crewed spaceship and stayed for over 180 days. TO GO WITH "Space-exposed potato seeds enter experimental planting stage in N China" (Xinhua)

Xinhua Headlines: Behind "Hefei model": How reforms reshape China's emerging tech hub

Xinhua Headlines: Behind "Hefei model": How reforms reshape China's emerging tech hub

(231218) -- HEFEI, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 12, 2023 shows the control center of the experimental advanced superconducting tokamak (EAST) after a successful experiment in Hefei, east China's Anhui Province. (Xinhua/Huang Bohan)

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member makes tissue culture seedlings of orchids at the Guangxi Yachangaceae Plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Nov. 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member makes tissue culture seedlings of orchids at the Guangxi Yachangaceae Plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Nov. 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member prepares orchid seeds at the Guangxi Yagangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member makes tissue culture seedlings of orchids at the Guangxi Yachangaceae Plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Nov. 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member makes tissue culture seedlings of orchids at the Guangxi Yachangaceae Plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Nov. 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member prepares orchid seeds at the Guangxi Yagangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nov. 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member makes tissue culture seedlings of orchids at the Guangxi Yachangaceae Plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, Nov. 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

Yachangorchids National Nature Reserve Smart Management Digitization in Baise

BAISE, CHINA - NOVEMBER 24, 2023 - A staff member observes the growth of orchids in tissue culture at the Guangxi Yacangaceae plant Breeding Experimental Center in Baise city, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region, November 24, 2023.

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

Handout photo dated December 3, 2010 shows the U.S. Air Force X-37B sits on the Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., runway during post-landing operations. The U.S. Space Force is preparing for the launch of the enigmatic X-37B space plane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 7th, the upcoming mission, known as USSF-52, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy. While the X-37B’s capabilities and operations remain shrouded in secrecy, the Space Force has shed some light on its mission objectives. The upcoming flight will build upon previous missions that utilized the X-37B as a platform for launching and testing experimental payloads before safely returning them to Earth. U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Stonecypher via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

Handout photo dated March 5, 2011 shows the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, the Air Force's unmanned, reusable space plane, landed at Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, USA. The U.S. Space Force is preparing for the launch of the enigmatic X-37B space plane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 7th, the upcoming mission, known as USSF-52, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy. While the X-37B’s capabilities and operations remain shrouded in secrecy, the Space Force has shed some light on its mission objectives. The upcoming flight will build upon previous missions that utilized the X-37B as a platform for launching and testing experimental payloads before safely returning them to Earth. Boeing photo/Paul Pinner via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

Handout photo shows the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, or OTV, is an experimental test program to demonstrate technologies for a reliable, reusable, unmanned space test platform for the U.S. Air Force. The U.S. Space Force is preparing for the launch of the enigmatic X-37B space plane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 7th, the upcoming mission, known as USSF-52, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy. While the X-37B’s capabilities and operations remain shrouded in secrecy, the Space Force has shed some light on its mission objectives. The upcoming flight will build upon previous missions that utilized the X-37B as a platform for launching and testing experimental payloads before safely returning them to Earth. U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Boeing via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

Handout photo dated May 7, 2017 shows the U.S. Air Force's X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle 4 is seen after at NASA 's Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility in Florida. The U.S. Space Force is preparing for the launch of the enigmatic X-37B space plane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 7th, the upcoming mission, known as USSF-52, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy. While the X-37B’s capabilities and operations remain shrouded in secrecy, the Space Force has shed some light on its mission objectives. The upcoming flight will build upon previous missions that utilized the X-37B as a platform for launching and testing experimental payloads before safely returning them to Earth. U.S. Air Force courtesy photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

Handout photo dated December 3, 2010 shows the U.S. Air Force X-37B sits on the Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., runway during post-landing operations. The U.S. Space Force is preparing for the launch of the enigmatic X-37B space plane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 7th, the upcoming mission, known as USSF-52, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy. While the X-37B’s capabilities and operations remain shrouded in secrecy, the Space Force has shed some light on its mission objectives. The upcoming flight will build upon previous missions that utilized the X-37B as a platform for launching and testing experimental payloads before safely returning them to Earth. U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Stonecypher via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

Handout photo dated December 3, 2010 shows the U.S. Air Force X-37B, named Orbital Test Vehicle 1 (OTV-1), sits on the Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., runway during post-landing operations. The U.S. Space Force is preparing for the launch of the enigmatic X-37B space plane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 7th, the upcoming mission, known as USSF-52, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy. While the X-37B’s capabilities and operations remain shrouded in secrecy, the Space Force has shed some light on its mission objectives. The upcoming flight will build upon previous missions that utilized the X-37B as a platform for launching and testing experimental payloads before safely returning them to Earth. U.S. Air Force photo by Michael Stonecypher via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

rHandout photo shows October 27, 2019 shows the Air Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle Mission 5 successfully landed at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center Shuttle Landing Facility Oct. 27, 2019. The U.S. Space Force is preparing for the launch of the enigmatic X-37B space plane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 7th, the upcoming mission, known as USSF-52, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy. While the X-37B’s capabilities and operations remain shrouded in secrecy, the Space Force has shed some light on its mission objectives. The upcoming flight will build upon previous missions that utilized the X-37B as a platform for launching and testing experimental payloads before safely returning them to Earth. U.S. Air Force photo via ABACAPRESS.COM

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

US Air Force To Launch Seventh X-37B Mission

Handout photo dated March 5, 2011 shows the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV), the Air Force's unmanned, reusable space plane, landed at Vandenberg Air Force Base at 5:48 a.m. (PDT) June 16. The U.S. Space Force is preparing for the launch of the enigmatic X-37B space plane aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. Taking place at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on December 7th, the upcoming mission, known as USSF-52, marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time the X-37B launches on a Falcon Heavy. While the X-37B’s capabilities and operations remain shrouded in secrecy, the Space Force has shed some light on its mission objectives. The upcoming flight will build upon previous missions that utilized the X-37B as a platform for launching and testing experimental payloads before safely returning them to Earth. Photo by Boeing/ABACAPRESS.COM