Amateur Austrian photographer Felix Schöfbänker used a 14-inch telescope setup to capture images of China's secretive Shenlong spaceplane, uncovering two protrusions that may be solar panels, not visible in public renderings.
Schöfbänker noted uncertainty on the nature of the protrusions, whether they are solar panels or other features like antennas. The revealed images shed light on the covert nature of China's space missions.
If Schöfbänker's calculations are accurate, the Shenlong spaceplane would be longer at around 30 feet compared to the US X-37B, raising concerns globally about the potential military applications of China's space capabilities.
US Space Command's General Whiting highlighted the assumption of dual-use in China's space activities for national security, reflecting growing apprehensions within the international community.
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