Stratolaunch Succeeds With Second Talon Launch

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Credit: Stratolaunch
COLORADO SPRINGS—Hypersonic testing company Stratolaunch has launched its Talon TA-2 high speed test vehicle on the third attempt and is believed to have successfully landed the autonomous vehicle at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, on Dec. 20. The launch and recovery of TA-2, if confirmed...
Guy Norris

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

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