Shenlong spaceplane photographed from less than 90 km away
The DIA published a photograph of the Shenlong spaceplane taken by a commercial satellite from less than 90 km away. First launched in September 2020, the craft resembles the US Space Force's Boeing X-37B in design.
- Field
- space
- What they did
- The US Defense Intelligence Agency released the clearest public image of China's secretive spaceplane Shenlong, taken by a satellite from less than 90 km away.
- Why it matters
- This reveals the craft's dimensions and design, which were previously unknown and the subject of speculation due to strict security.
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