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Credit: Stratolaunch's space launch carrier aircraft: Stratolaunch Systems
LOS ANGELES—Stratolaunch Systems, the space launch carrier aircraft venture backed by billionaire Paul Allen, has completed the first phase of engine tests, marking a key step toward the start of taxi and flight tests in the coming months. The 385-ft.-span, twin-fuselage aircraft is powered by six...
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