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The X-37B space plane in the third stage envelope of the launcher before launch. Similar to a ferry but much smaller. Photo: Boeing

The US military space plane X-37B took off for the fourth mysterious mission. It was also accompanied by an experimental solar sail during the launch

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Rescue crew members inspect the experimental X-37B space plane at Vandenberg Air Force Base after it spent 674 days in space. So far, such planes have been launched for three missions that stayed in space for 1,367 days. Photo: Boeing

The mysterious X-37B military space plane has landed after two years in orbit

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Simulation of the Skylon space plane in flight. Illustration: Reaction Engines Ltd

An experiment was successfully completed with the Skylan space plane engine that will be able to fly humans from anywhere to anywhere in the world in less than 4 hours

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