Watch Live: SpaceX Launches Space Force’s X-37B Spaceplane on New Military Test Mission

SpaceX is set to launch the U.S. Space Force's X-37B spaceplane on a new military test mission. The launch is scheduled for Thursday, August 21, at 11:50 p.m. ET. The X-37B, an uncrewed, reusable spacecraft, will be launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida. The X-37B has been used for various classified experiments and technology demonstrations by the U.S. military. This will be the sixth mission for the spaceplane, which has previously spent record-breaking amounts of time in orbit. The specific details of the mission objectives are not publicly available, as the program is considered classified. The live coverage of the launch will be available for viewers to watch. The successful launch and deployment of the X-37B will be another milestone in the collaboration between SpaceX and the U.S. Space Force, as they continue to push the boundaries of space exploration and military capabilities.
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