[Rocketfan]

A top secret space plane developed by the US military has blasted off from Cape Canaveral on its maiden voyage.
Billed as a small shuttle, the unmanned X-37B heralds the next generation of space exploration. It will be the first craft to carry out an autonomous re-entry in the history of the US programme.
But its mission - and its cost - remain shrouded in secrecy. The Air Force said the launch was a success but would give no further details.
However, experts have said the spacecraft was intended to speed up development of combat-support systems and weapons systems.
There have already been accusations that the programme could lead to the 'weaponisation' of space.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldne ... night.html

[ALUmnus]

This is so awesome, especially since they're keeping everything so secret.

[Sly Fox]

I would expect the military to become more of a space player as Obama pulls funds from NASA to buy up more banks and manufacturers.

[mrmacphisto]

I just know this has something to do with the Stargate program.