Amateur astronomers calculated the orbit of the Pentagon’s secret space shuttle – BBC

The specialized site Spaceflightnow reports , American amateur astronomers were able to correctly determine the orbit of the Pentagon’s secret space shuttle X-37B, which was launched into space on May 20. Observers report that they were able to fix the location of the shuttle, when he was at an altitude of 312 to 325 km with an inclination of 38 degrees to the equator.

«BBC» told to launch secret X-37B space shuttle into orbit. Despite the fact that the program is the use of reusable manned spacecraft Space Shuttle was curtailed, the US continues to run miniature unmanned mini-shuttle X-37. Shuttles run in the interests of the US Defense Department, and each of their mission is surrounded by absolute secrecy. Because of this a few years ago there were rumors that the drones are used for disabling enemy satellites intended, but US authorities refute these conjectures and argue that only test technology shuttles returned slopes.

Ted silent, one of discovered the shuttle X-37B amateur astronomers, he said the projection of drone tracks on the surface of the Earth is repeated every two days, which is a hallmark of the program. According to secrecy, this may indicate that the shuttle is engaged in the exploration, although it may just be a feature of the ship, thanks to which it is easier to administer.