Air Force Space Plane Launched
Department:
Space Missions
Teaser:
"Better known as the X-37B, the second of the U.S. Air Force's OTVs roared off Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41 at 5: 46 p.m. EDT. "
Source:
Universe Today Download time: Mar 6 2011 7:20 AM ET
Much has been made about the secretive nature of the Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV). Better known as the X-37B, the second of the U.S. Air Force's OTVs roared off Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's Launch Complex 41 at 5: 46 p.m. EDT. The Atlas V 501 thundered off of the launch pad carrying the second of the two OTVs into orbit.
The launch was to take place on Mar. 4, but looming cumulus clouds, high winds and rain pushed the launch back a day. The first launch window today opened at 4:09 p.m. EDT, however technical issues required minor work out on the launch pad and it was decided to try for launch during the second launch window's opening.…
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