China's Secret Space Plane Shenlong Revealed in New Image
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The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has released the clearest photo yet of China's ultra-secret space plane, Shenlong. The experimental reusable vehicle, similar to the U.S. Space Force's X-37B, has conducted four orbital missions since 2020, with the latest mission launched in February 2026. Little is known about its capabilities, but it's suspected to be used for satellite inspection and anti-satellite operations.
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