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Pentagon's hypersonic milestone: Stratolaunch reusable vehicle breaks Mach 5
Launched from Roc, Stratolaunch’s massive carrier aircraft boasting a record-breaking 385-foot wingspan, the Talon-A2 drone was released over the Pacific Ocean.
Launched from Roc, Stratolaunch’s massive carrier aircraft boasting a record-breaking 385-foot wingspan, the Talon-A2 drone was released over the Pacific Ocean in the latest tests, reached speeds above Mach 5, and landed at Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Stratolaunch said its reusable platform offers a lower-cost, rapid-turnaround alternative to traditional expendable systems, allowing faster data retrieval and repeated testing. The company, originally created to launch orbital rockets from the air, was acquired in 2019 by Cerberus Capital Management, which shifted its focus toward hypersonic testing—a pivot that has since aligned with growing military demand.
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