Stratolaunch Maximizes Launch Flexibility
This image shows the giant aircraft that will be used to launch private spacecraft carrying cargo and people into orbit on flights by Stratolaunch Systems, a venture unveiled by Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen on Dec. 13, 2011.
Stratolaunch Systems Mega-Plane
This image shows the planned Stratolaunch Systems carrier aircraft.
Stratolaunch Systems Aircraft Releases Rocket
An artist's impression of the Stratolaunch Systems carrier aircraft releasing a rocket.
Stratolaunch Carrier Aircraft Revealed
A labeled look at the colossal carrier aircraft planned by Stratolaunch Systems to launch rockets and space capsules into Earth orbit.
Stratolaunch Could Deliver Payloads to Orbit
A video still by Stratolaunch Systems indicates they can deliver manned spacecraft and unmanned payloads to orbit.
Stratolaunch Systems: Giant Air-based Rocket Launch Pad
This image released by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's Stratolaunch Systems spotlights the company's giant twin-boom aircraft launch pad for private spaceflights.
Stratolaunch Powered by Six 747 Engines
A video still by Stratolaunch Systems indicates their aircraft will be powered by six 747 engines.
Stratolaunch Gross Weight: Over 1.2 Million Pounds
A video still by Stratolaunch Systems indicates their aircraft will possess a gross weight of over 1.2 million pounds.
Stratolaunch Systems: Giant Air-based Rocket Launch Pad
This image released by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's Stratolaunch Systems spotlights the company's giant twin-boom aircraft launch pad for private spaceflights.
Stratolaunch Systems Cargo
The image shows the space plane can carry a heavy load of cargo.
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