MISSION NAME
OTV-5 (X-37B)
Status
Success
DATE
7 SEP 2017
LAUNCH PROVIDER
SpaceX
Launch Pad
Launch Complex 39A
Description
It is the fifth flight of the X-37B program. United States Air Force Orbital Test Vehicle, built by Boeing, is an unmanned 5000 kg, 8.8 m-long reusable mini-spaceplane capable of autonomous re-entry and landing.
Falcon 9 Block 4
Rocket Description
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.