X 37B launch

From: satcom ops via Seesat-l <seesat-l_at_satobs.org>
Date: Tue, 12 May 2020 04:34:06 +0100
Hi

The next launch of X37 is scheduled for May 16


 From 
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-x-37b-space-plane-is-heading-for-mission-6-and-this-time-we-know-what-it-s-doing

"The Air Force said Wednesday that this would be the first X-37B mission 
to use a service module for experiments. Attached to the rear of the 
vehicle, the service module allows extra experimental payload to be 
carried to orbit."

Whilst "this time we-know-what-it-s-doing"  has to be taken with a pinch 
of salt , I am wondering how/if  the added service module will affect 
visual magnitude ?

Regards

John


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