LOS ANGELES – What looks like a mini space shuttle, can fly itself for millions of miles and goes by the name X-37B? Must be a secret space weapon. Or something to rocket next-generation spy gear into orbit. Or maybe a decoy to keep China’s military guessing. READ MORE: Air Force launches mystery mini-shuttle back into space The purpose of the U.S. military’s space plane is classified, only fueling speculation about why it has been circling Earth for nearly two years on this, the program’s third mission. The plane is expected to land as soon as Wednesday at Vandenberg...
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