'Secret' Boeing X-37B Spacecraft Finds A Home At The Kennedy Space Center

Boeing announced its investment in Florida’s Kennedy Space Center. Boeing will convert and update Orbiter Processing Facility-1, OPF-1, a former space shuttle facility, for its X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, a “secret” spacecraft that is currently orbiting Earth.

According to the announcement, OPF-1 will be converted for use for Boeing’s reusable unmanned spacecraft, the X-37B OBV. As part of the project, new technology and jobs will be created at the Kennedy Space Center.

Lynda Weatherman, president and CEO of the Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast, said in a statement, “We have seen the impact and visionary thinking Boeing and the Air Force bring to the Space Coast and we are pleased to work with NASA, Space Florida, Enterprise Florida and other key state and community partners to further diversify our space industry.” Financial and employment details were not disclosed in the announcement.

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