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Africa-Press – Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span>Originally scheduled for December 7, the launch faced delays due to weather conditions and technical issues. The spacecraft, set to lift off from NASA\u2019s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, has a four-hour launch window beginning at 7 p.<\/p>\n

m. local time. The skies this week may showcase a spectacular sight: the US military\u2019s ever-mysterious X-37B space plane, which is set to embark on its latest mission \u2013 not to be mistaken for a celestial event or a missile.<\/p>\n

The high-tech, uncrewed plane, under the aegis of the US Space Force, is eagerly anticipated to launch on the evening of December 28, after finally overcoming a series of earlier delays.<\/p>\n

The \u201cOTV-7\u201d mission is particularly significant as it not only tests the space plane\u2019s capabilities but also serves as a platform for several scientific experiments, including a NASA project exploring the effects of long-duration spaceflight on plant seeds.<\/p>\n

A notable aspect of this launch is the use of SpaceX\u2019s Falcon Heavy rocket, a departure from the usual Atlas V and, in one instance, the Falcon 9. While details about the X-37B\u2019s mission duration remain undisclosed, expectations are set for an extended orbital stay, potentially surpassing the previous mission\u2019s three-year span.<\/p>\n

The launch is not only a testament to technological advancement but also an opportunity for space enthusiasts to engage as SpaceX is livestreaming the event.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Mauritius<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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