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On April 13, we detected a large maneuver by Object 53357, the PRC’s experimental spaceplane.
This maneuver resulted in a decrease in altitude from 613 - 355 km.
Shown below: the previous orbit is in orange and the new one is in blue.
This maneuver resulted in a decrease in altitude from 613 - 355 km.
Shown below: the previous orbit is in orange and the new one is in blue.
This new mission phase could indicate preparations for landing of the reusable spaceplane — or something new entirely.
Since the spaceplane launched in August 2022, we’ve observed multiple large maneuvers raising the object’s altitude — as well as repeated deployments, formation flying, and docking of a sub-satellite OBJECT J (NORAD ID 54218).
We’ll continue to monitor this on-orbit activity using our suite of space behavior awareness tools, including the maneuver detection dashboard. #LEO #space
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