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The U.S. Space Force's seventh mission of the X-37B orbital test vehicle (OTV), launched last week, is shrouded in mystery. This Boeing-built spacecraft's purpose, payload, and destination remain largely undisclosed. Michelle Parker, Boeing's vice president of space mission systems, stated, “The technological advancements we’re driving on X-37B will benefit the broader space community, especially as we see increased interest in space sustainability. We are pushing innovation and capability that will influence the next generation of spacecraft.”