USSF To Test Laser Links, Quantum Sensor On New X-37B Mission

The U.S. Space Force expects to launch the eighth X-37B mission no earlier than Aug. 21, 2025. Credit: U.S. Space Force

The U.S. Space Force expects to launch the eighth X-37B mission no earlier than Aug. 21.

Credit: U.S. Space Force
The U.S. Space Force plans to use its X-37B orbital test vehicle to conduct operational demonstrations of laser link communications and quantum-based navigation in space, the service announced July 28. The eighth mission for the Boeing-built spaceplane is scheduled to launch no earlier than Aug. 21...
Vivienne Machi

Vivienne Machi is the military space editor for Aviation Week based in Los Angeles.

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