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If the X37 is public they probably have something bigger and better tucked away in a hanger somewhere remote. Think about how long the F-117, SR-71, U-2, B-2, or RQ-170 were kept secret. There is no way they haven't thought about how to use this in a military capacity.

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If they do, it's almost certainly never been put into orbit. The guys who track satellites as a hobby are good.

For sure. I've read that the RQ-170 was seen quite quickly by plane spotters - likewise with the planes used for extraordinary rendition.

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