The U.S. Space Force’s X-37B space plane returned to Earth on Friday after 434 days in orbit.

The unmanned, solar-powered aircraft completed its seventh mission, testing classified payloads and space domain awareness technology.

Launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in 2023, the X-37B used a technique called aerobraking to efficiently change its orbit with minimal fuel.

The mission showcased the plane’s advanced maneuver capabilities and completed a successful deorbit and landing at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Fox News has reported.

The Space Force hailed the mission as a significant milestone in advancing space operations.

Written by B.C. Begley