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A SpaceX rocket launched another unmanned X-37B space plane from Cape Canaveral on Thursday night. This is the eighth mission for this reusable mini-shuttle, built by Boeing. This flight will focus on testing laser communications and GPS-free navigation. The duration of this mission is unknown, but previous missions have lasted from months to over a year. The X-37B is about 29 feet long and conducts classified experiments in space for the U.S. Space Force.

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