Stratolaunch Talon Separation Test Paves Way For Hypersonic Flight

Guy Norris May 13, 2023
Credit: Stratolaunch / Ethan Wagner
COLORADO SPRINGS—Hypersonic test developer Stratolaunch successfully completed a key separation test of its Talon vehicle from the Roc carrier aircraft over Vandenberg Space Force Base’s Western Range off California’s central coast on May 13, clearing the way for the first powered hypersonic flight...
Guy Norris

Guy is a Senior Editor for Aviation Week, covering technology and propulsion. He is based in Colorado Springs.

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