Stratolaunch Images: Paul Allen's Giant Rocket-Launching Plane

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Stratolaunch Systems Flying in the Sky

Stratolaunch Systems

This photo shows the space plane will be designed to have an orbital mission range of 1,300 nautical miles.

Stratolaunch Systems Side Vide

Stratolaunch Systems

Side view of the Stratolaunch Systems plane.

Stratolaunch Systems Any Orbit

Stratolaunch Systems

The company prides itself on being able to get to "any orbit. anytime."

Stratolaunch Systems Orbital Release

Stratolaunch Systems

The Stratolaunch System space plane capsule release.

Stratolaunch Systems Airborne Rocket Launcher

Dynetics/Stratolaunch Systems

An artist's impression of the Stratolaunch Systems carrier aircraft.

Stratolaunch Systems: Any Orbit, Anytime

Stratolaunch Systems

The logo for Stratolaunch Systems, a new private spaceflight company backed by billionaire investor Paul Allen to provide private trips to space for people, cargo and satellites.

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