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The X-37 space plane mystery mission.

USSF’s X-37B space plane launched for the 8th mission. SpaceX readies for Starship's 10th test flight. Japan to send a cargo vehicle to the ISS. And more.

Aug 22, 2025

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Summary

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched last night carrying the US Space Force’s X-37B space plane. SpaceX has moved its Super Heavy booster to the launch pad at Starbase ahead of Starship's tenth flight test. Japan has announced that they will launch a new uncrewed cargo spacecraft HTV-X to resupply the International Space Station in October, and more.

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Elysia Segal brings us the Space Traffic Report from NASASpaceflight.com

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SpaceX - USSF-36 Mission

SpaceX - Starship's Tenth Flight Test

Japan to launch new spacecraft to resupply International Space Station in October- Reuters

Japan to provide H3 rocket for Europe's mission to observe Apophis asteroid- Reuters

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