China's secretive Shenlong space plane releases mystery object in orbit. What is Beijing up to?

China's secretive Shenlong space plane released a mystery object in orbit on June 22, 2026. LeoLabs detected the object near Shenlong, assessing it was released from the Chinese craft. This reusable space plane, launched February 6, has sparked intrigue with its secretive missions and potential testing of advanced space capabilities.