Boeing X-37
Civilian
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The Boeing X-37 represents an uncrewed spaceplane concept first flown in 2006, blending aircraft and spacecraft principles. Single-powered across a compact 8.9-meter fuselage with 4.5-meter wingspan, this American experimental vehicle demonstrates autonomous orbital flight capabilities and reusable spaceflight concepts.
Specifications
- Role
- Uncrewed spaceplane
- Origin
- United States
- Engines
- 1
- First flight
- 2006
- Length
- 8.9 m
- Wingspan
- 4.5 m