Pentagon spacecraft stays in orbit 469 days
In December of 2012, the Pentagon launched the X-37B unmanned spacecraft into orbit, where it remained for more than 469 days, breaking its own longevity record. Since the X-37 has always been shrouded in secrecy, savvy observers posited all sorts of potential applications for the orbital test vehicle, including experimentation, military operations, and spying.

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