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X-37B OTV-8
In orbitX-37B OTV-8 (NORAD 65271, COSPAR 2025-183A) is a US satellite in orbit, launched on 22 Aug 2025 on the X-37B No. 1/USSF-36 mission. It is catalogued as X-37B No. 1 F4. It is operated by AF RCO as part of the X37 programme. The spacecraft was built by BOHB on the X-37 bus, with a mass of 5,000 kg. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions. Catalogue record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2025
launched
1
year on orbit
5,000
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched22 Aug 2025 · on the X-37B No. 1/USSF-36 mission
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID65271
COSPAR2025-183A
TypeSatellite
OperatorAF RCO
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerBOHB
BusX-37
Mass5,000 kg
ProgrammeX37
CategoryTECH*
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude327 × 334 km
Inclination49.5°
Frequently asked questions
What is X-37B OTV-8?
X-37B OTV-8 is a satellite launched in 2025 that is still in orbit. No current orbital elements are published for it, so it is not shown on the live map or in pass predictions.
Who operates and built X-37B OTV-8?
X-37B OTV-8 is operated by AF RCO and built by BOHB (US).
Launched together
Catalogue record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-21.