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Stratolaunch Achieves Historic Hypersonic Flights, Revolutionizing Testing

5/6/2025

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Stratolaunch has made history by completing two hypersonic test flights of its Talon-A vehicle, soaring past Mach 5 for the Pentagon's MACH-TB program. These recoverable flights mark a groundbreaking achievement since the X-15 program's conclusion in 1968. With five more flights planned, Stratolaunch is set to revolutionize hypersonic testing, making it more affordable and accessible.

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Stratolaunch has made history by completing two hypersonic test flights of its Talon-A vehicle, soaring past Mach 5 for the Pentagon's MACH-TB program. These recoverable flights mark a groundbreaking achievement since the X-15 program's conclusion in 1968. With five more flights planned, Stratolaunch is set to revolutionize hypersonic testing, making it more affordable and accessible.