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Stratolaunch Talon-A

29/05/2024Press Release:
Draper's guidance, navigation and control (GNC) flight software was instrumental in the successful first powered flight of Stratolaunch's Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle.
Draper excels as GNC flight software supplier in Stratolaunch's historic Talon A-1 flight
14/03/2024News:
This first flight represents a major milestone in the development of the US's first privately funded, reusable hypersonic test capability.

Stratolaunch achieves first powered flight of TA-1 test vehicle

Primary objectives for the flight test included accomplishing safe air-launch release of the TA-1 vehicle, engine ignition, acceleration, sustained climb in altitude, and a controlled water landing.

09/03/2024Press Release:
Stratolaunch’s Talon-A1 prepares for flight powered by Ursa Major’s Hadley engine.
Ursa Major Hadley engine flies for the first time
24/02/2024Press Release:
Stratolaunch completes 2nd captive carry flight with TA-1 test vehicle
07/12/2023News:
Stratolaunch's Roc launch platform and Talon-A 1 (TA-1) hypersonic testbed take off for their first integrated captive carry flight from Mojave Air and Space Port on Dec. 3, 2023.

Stratolaunch completes captive carry flight with TA-1 test vehicle

While the company had conducted several successful ground tests fueling and igniting the system, it needed to evaluate how the system performs in the flight environment prior to release.

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