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More about the thermal protection system please
[edit]Supposed X-37B uses TUFROC (=Toughened Unipiece Fibrous Oxidation Resistant Ceramic), but is that for the leading edges or the underside generally ? - Rod57 (talk) 12:16, 28 October 2021 (UTC)
Referencing frame
[edit]It states that the vehicle is "120% of the X-40". Meanwhile, the X-40 page says that it is a "80% scale model of the X-37"
While both of these statements may be technically true, in combination, they form a loop.
Should this be fixed? 174.93.14.130 (talk) 20:29, 3 August 2022 (UTC)
Chinese Reusable Spacecraft
[edit]The line "It was reported to weigh 48,000 lb (21.6 t), and be 29 feet (8.8 m) long" in the paragraph about the Chinese reusable spaceplane comes from a source which is clearly describing a different spacecraft entirely, a manned capsule as opposed to an unmanned spaceplane. I'd also appreciate some clarification about just which 'knowledgeable commentators' are arguing that the X-37 inspired the nebulously-described Chinese project. 64.50.95.2 (talk) 18:44, 10 April 2023 (UTC)
China's spaceplane (X-37b like)
[edit]https://spacenews.com/chinas-mystery-reusable-spaceplane-lands-after-276-days-in-orbit/ 69.14.161.85 (talk) 09:26, 8 May 2023 (UTC)
just two?
[edit]The photo caption says "The sixth X-37B". Presumably this is in prep for the sixth launch, which I guess would make it vehicle #1 (?) Someone who knows should clarify. Odd that these things don't have some more formal designation besides just 1 and 2. Gjxj (talk) 18:18, 9 December 2023 (UTC)
- Yes, more like 6th launch. The description on the image page lists OTV-6, so 6th mission overall. Thanks, -Fnlayson (talk) 19:23, 9 December 2023 (UTC)
X-37B engine not centered?
[edit]Is there an explanation somewhere that explains why the engine to not centered but shifted toward the starboard side? Daleshell (talk) 15:15, 14 March 2024 (UTC)
- The engine appears centered in this OTV4 post landing image. The X-37B 3-view image may have an error in the rear view image. -Fnlayson (talk) 15:25, 14 March 2024 (UTC)
X37 Payload Bay dimensions
[edit]Payload bay: 7 × 4 ft (2.1 × 1.2 m)
Most transport bays are described in three dimensions, with the exception of the uncovered beds in pickup trucks or flat bed trailers. That 3rd dimension is missing here. I don't want to publish any classified information, but it could be useful for planning future projects. For example, a 7'x 4'x 3.5' payload bay might be big enough to handle a well designed life support capsule or an exceptional space suit for an unscheduled, but well planned transport; maybe to support a medical emergency that arises in space, but needs to be treated on terra firma. 2603:8081:8000:9DF2:5006:DFD7:95D5:F433 (talk) 02:17, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
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