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Aug 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
X-37B marks one year in orbit on eighth mission
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The X-37B robotic spaceplane has passed one full year in orbit on its eighth classified mission, with no landing date announced. 908 days aloft, aerobraking, and a quantum navigation sensor, while Russia calls the craft a nuclear bomber.
WHO: Russia
WHAT: The X-37B completes one year in orbit on its eighth classified mission, while Russia labels it a nuclear bomber.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 1:28 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Part of ongoing military operations.
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