Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Paul Allen-backed Stratolaunch Systems promises flexible, low-cost access to space

Paul Allen-backed Stratolaunch Systems promises flexible, low-cost access to space

As you might expect, however, all of that is still in the early stages. According to Spaceflight Now, Stratolaunch currently employs around 100 people (it says it plans a "significant ramp-up"), and complete details on the aircraft itself remain a bit murky (intentionally so, according to Allen). Flight testing is currently slated for the "2015 timeframe," though, with the first launch expected a year later.

Engadget, Paul Allen-backed Stratolaunch Systems promises flexible, low-cost access to space

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