X-37B Orbital Spaceplane Wood Print

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A USSF/Boeing X-37B OTV depicted gliding to a runway landing after reentry: The X-37B OTV (Orbital Test Vehicle) autonomous reusable spaceplane was developed and built by Boeing Phantom Works during the late 1990s. Recognizing the mission potential of a reusable spaceplane, the X-37B moved under the auspices of the USAF Rapid Capabilities Office and became a classified program. The first X-37B OTV-1 was launched aboard an Atlas V on April 22, 2010 and remained in orbit for 244 days. On the most recent mission a X-37B OTV-6 was launched on May 17, 2020 and landed 908 days later. Known for long-duration missions, the X-37B now operates under the auspices of the newly established USSF (U.S. Space Force), which is responsible for launch and on-orbit operations. Utilizing the spaceplane’s unique capabilities, the X-37B conducts various “experiments” to test new and emerging technologies. With a length of 29 ft. 3 in. (8.9 m), a wingspan of 14 ft. 11 in. (4.5 m) and a height of 9 ft. 6...

I'm based in Southern California and hope you enjoy this array of aviation and spacecraft images. As an avid aviation photographer for over 30-years, I've been photographing all types of military, commercial and corporate aircraft, as well as launch vehicles and space subjects. Included, are many images from my two recently published aviation history books. All my photography is my original creative work and is not affiliated with any airline. My photography has been featured in corporate advertisements, book publishing, television productions and various aerospace-related publications including, Aerospace America, Air Force Magazine, Smithsonian Air & Space Magazine, Aviation History Magazine, Aviation Week & Space Technology and...