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The US military's robotic mini-space shuttle dropped out of orbit and glided ... In orbit, the spaceplane opens the doors to its cargo bay and extends a solar panel to produce electricity ...

The U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle has returned to Earth after circling the world for 434 days.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. military’s classified mini space shuttle returned to Earth on Friday after circling the world for 434 days. The space plane blasted into orbit from NASA ...

US Military's Mini Space Shuttle Returns to Earth After Orbiting for 434 Days on a Secret Mission CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — The U.S. military's classified mini space shuttle returned to Earth ...

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