These objects are currently being tracked by both theU.S.
Space Forceand amateur observers.
Scott Tilley, an amateur astronomer and satellite tracker has been closely analyzing these objects andreportedhis findings to Space.com.
The waning gibbous Moon above Earth’s horizon, as viewed from the ISS on December 8, 2023.Photo: NASA
OBJECT A, in particular, has been emitting signals reminiscent of wingman emissions from past Chinese spaceplane missions.
These signals, characterized by limited data modulation, suggest a possible connection to Chinas earlier space activities.
Interestingly, OBJECTs D and E have been emitting idle placeholder signals devoid of data.
More interesting observations from the Chinese ‘spaceplane’ launch.
OBJECT D is also emitting intermittently on S-band using same modulation as OBJECT A.
@plugger_lockettin the Perth AU area recorded the data yesterday.
Weve seen this sort of thing before.
During previous spaceplane missions, in September 2020 and August 2022, Shenlong released similar unknown objects into orbit.
Parallel to Chinas activities, the United States operates its own reusable robotic space plane, the Boeing-built X-37B.
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