Government Secrets: X-37B Plane in Space for a Year Now, Nobody Knows its MissionBy Amando Flavio The Mirror reports that the reusable unmanned spacecraft blasted into orbit from Cape Canaveral in the state of Florida, carrying a brand new type of ion engine called a Hall thruster, and a NASA experiment designed to test how 100 types of materials respond to the harsh conditions of space. At a first glance, the vehicle looks just like a mini Space Shuttle, yet it isnt. X-37B is too small to carry people on-board, but does have a cargo bay similar to that of a pickup truck, which is just large enough to carry a small satellite. At the time the plane took off, some scientists expressed grave concern. A senior scientist at the Global Security Program,and also a member of the Union of Concerned Scientists, Laura Grego reportedly told Space.com that there was no compelling reason why experiments should be carried aboard a top-secret craft. Currently, it is believed the unmanned plane has spent the past year orbiting around Earth. The American government has, however, failed to give any tangible reason behind the deployment of X-37B to space, except saying it is for an experiment. As to the actual nature of the experiment, that still remains a mystery. However, due to the secret nature about the actual mission of the space vehicle, on its 1st anniversary in space (May 20th, 2016), many observers have resorted to speculations and assumptions about the true purpose of the plane orbiting around the Earth. In the Russian media, for example, we gathered that several articles have been published, suggesting it is part of a space warfare mission designed to allow the United States to destroy other satellites in space. Even in America, some critical online news mediaoutlets havesaid the X-37B is part of a top-secret government program to develop reusable, unmanned spacecraft technologies and conduct covert experiments. The American online news reports added that the United States Air Force has already successfully completed three X-37B missions, starting with the first launch in April 2010; it is said the three missions and two X-37B craft have proved reusable flight, re-entry, and landing technologies. Judging from this background, many observers asked thatif the previous missions have proved successful, why was another X-37B launched again in 2015? However,according to an American renowned astronomer at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, Jonathan McDowell, the mystery of the X-37B may not lie so much in the structure of the vehicle, but rather, in what it is carrying. He revealed that the vehicle is perfect for carrying sensitive cargo into space for testing. Mr McDowell also posited that the American government is conducting some covert experiments in space, and will try as much possible to keep it secret, adding that even engineers working on the plane cannot tell its mission in space. PC World quoted Mr McDowell as saying They are filling the payload bay with various experiments. Probably different experiments each flight, probably for different customers. The sorts of things that you would want with something like this you develop new technology sensors like new cameras, new listening devices, intelligence [gathering] radio antennas, and maybe a new type of antenna dish that unfolds in a new way. And you want to exercise it in space multiple times and then bring it back to earth. The big question now for many observers is how long this mysterious mission is going to last. It is said the duration of the past three missions has progressively increased, from 240 days, to 469 days, and finally 674 days. Therefore, many observers believe that this current mission might last for 720 days, or more. You want to support Anonymous Independent Investigative News? Please, follow us on Twitter:Follow @AnonymousNewsHQ This article (Government Secrets: Secret Plane in Space for a Year Now, Nobody Knows its Mission [Video]) is afree and open source. You have permission to republish this article under aCreative Commonslicense with attribution to the author andAnonHQ.com. Oh boy, more mysterious NASA experiments we are not allowed to know about even though we pay for it all, while Mr. Renowned Astrophysicist at Harvard-Smithsonian pulls guesses out of his hat. Maybe a new type of antenna dish, neato. I am so sick of this crap. Its mission is to serve the New World Order. What else? Create more debt while keeping the US/German billionaires in the drivers seat. The alien/military/industrial/complex is alive and well around your planet. WHAT WE CAN BE SURE OF IS, IF IT IS AMERICAN AND ITS MISSION IS NOT REGISTERED, THEN IT IS A 99 PER CENT GUARANTEE THAT IT IS UP TO NO GOOD. The American space program didnt end as we were led to believe, its just that public involvement is no longer required; gone are the days when the public followed the missions of our astronauts- proudly and anxiously. To serve and protectwhat else! NASA (Never A Straight Answer) the big fake black hole money laundering machine. Keeping the all seeing eye alive and well. Someone knows its mission. NASA another top down agency that has failed its mission statementput humans in space. 