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China's top-secret spaceplane can't hide in low-Earth orbit

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Briefings

In 2024, a Chinese spaceplane with delta wings and a rear-mounted service module was photographed orbiting Earth by a US-owned commercial satellite. The spacecraft's design closely resembles the US X-37B, which is a known military asset. The image was captured by Vantor, a company providing reconnaissance imagery to the US military, in 2024.

Key points

• A Chinese spaceplane with delta wings and a rear-mounted service module was photographed orbiting Earth in 2024.
• The spacecraft's design closely resembles the US X-37B, a known military asset.

Context

The image was captured by a US-owned commercial satellite in 2024, revealing a Chinese spaceplane that appears to be a copy of the US X-37B. Vantor, a company providing reconnaissance imagery to the US military, captured the photo.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single 2024 photograph and does not include details about the spacecraft's operational history, flight records, or specific mission objectives.

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