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title: The X-37 space plane mystery mission.
description: 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.
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# [The X-37 space plane mystery mission.](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/590)

 Written by [Maria Varmazis](https://space.n2k.com/podcasts/t-minus/author/maria-varmazis) | Aug 22, 2025 8:28:44 PM

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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