Space Force’s new ‘orbital warfare’ unit gets space jet

The US Space Force was established in December 2019. Less than a year later, it took ownership of the Air Force's experimental space plane, the X37B. This unmanned vehicle, operated by the new Space Force unit Delta 9, is designed for orbital warfare and intelligence gathering. The X37B is more maneuverable than traditional satellites, allowing for flexible operations in space.

When was the United States Space Force officially established?

• December 20th, 2019

• January 1st, 2020

• July 4th, 2019

• November 11th, 2019

Which new unit of the Space Force is responsible for operating the X37B?

• Delta 9

• Alpha 1

• Beta 3

• Gamma 5

What is the primary focus of Delta 9?

• Satellite communication

• Astronaut training

• Space exploration

• Orbital warfare

What is a key feature of the X37B compared to the space shuttle?

• It is larger

• It can carry more cargo

• It is manned

• It is more maneuverable

What is one of the suggested uses of the X37B?

• Intelligence gathering

• Weather monitoring

• Space tourism

• Asteroid mining