Moves a step closer to its role as a hypersonic research vehicle carrier.
A couple of years under new ownership, Stratolaunch pivoted just enough to steer away from smaller satellites, launching hypersonic research vehicles instead. Late last year, the company struck a deal with the U.S. Department of Defense to conduct hypersonic flight tests for the military and is now moving closer to its goal.With a wingspan of 385 feet , the Roc is currently the largest plane in the world. Boasting six Boeing engines, the aircraft has two fuselages connected by a center wing.
had reported. This was Roc's first flight with Talon-A installed, and the crew found out that they would not complete their test objectives, forcing them to return. The next flight, however, was markedly better, with the team being able to validate the aircraft's general performance and handling with the pylon onboard as well as validation of the aircraft's landing gear operations, including door functionality and alternate gear extension, the company said in the press release.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Inverse Finance drained for $1.2 million in a flash loan attackAn unknown perpetrator executed a flash loan attack against Inverse Finance using 27,000 wrapped bitcoin.
Weiterlesen »
Bernard Bigot (1950–2022)Director-general of ITER, the world’s largest fusion experiment.
Weiterlesen »
'Buy Bitcoin, plant a tree, lower your time preference': a Sequoia storyThe best time to plant a tree (and buy Bitcoin) was 10 years ago, the second best time is today.
Weiterlesen »
Who Speaks for Crazy Horse?In 2018, the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation brought in $12.5 million from admissions and donations, and reported $77 million in net assets. Why, after decades of construction, is it still far from finished?
Weiterlesen »
Which cities will be chosen to host the 2026 World Cup? Breaking down the process, candidatesFIFA, the world’s governing body of soccer and organizer of the World Cup, will announce the host cities for the 2026 World Cup during a 5 p.m. ET event in New York City.
Weiterlesen »
Mob got within 40 feet of Mike Pence, team during Jan. 6 riot: panelPanel Chairman Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., opened the latest hearing citing Pence’s own words that there was “almost no idea more un-American” than the one he was being asked to perform — reject the vote.
Weiterlesen »