January : An FAA notice says airspace around the station will close as of Wednesday . Space Shuttle has been in orbit for more than 22 years . `` Officials anticipate multiple missions will be required to satisfy the test program objectives , but the exact number of missions has not been determined , '' a statement said . Air Force says use of X-37B is to demonstrate technologies . News abounds about secret weapons , spying .
January : An FAA notice says airspace around the station will close as of Wednesday . Space Shuttle has been in orbit for more than 22 years . Air Force says use of X-37B is to demonstrate technologies . News abounds about secret weapons , spying .