Stratolaunch Achieves Milestone with First Powered Hypersonic Vehicle Flight

The successful test of the Talon-A TA-1 hypersonic vehicle marks a significant advancement in aerospace technology, demonstrating high supersonic speeds and meeting all primary objectives.

Stratolaunch successfully conducted the first powered flight of its Talon-A TA-1 hypersonic vehicle, achieving high supersonic speeds approaching Mach 5.
The TA-1 test vehicle was launched from Stratolaunch's Roc carrier aircraft, marking a significant milestone in hypersonic research and development.
The test flight met all primary objectives, including safe air-launch release, engine ignition, sustained climb, and a controlled water landing.
Stratolaunch is developing reusable hypersonic vehicles, with TA-2 and TA-3 already in the pipeline, aiming to enhance U.S. military capabilities.
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and the Navy are among Stratolaunch's clients, highlighting the strategic importance of its hypersonic test vehicles.