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Stratolaunch

US
commercialFounded 2011
History · 1 eventMay 23, 2023 · Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, assets sold to Rocket Lab, Stratolaunch, and Vast/Launcher
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Hadley successfully flew on Stratolaunch’s Talon-A vehicle.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Mar 10, 2026Rapid Advances Reported for Hadley H13 Engine

Talon A is a reusable hypersonic test vehicle that can be air-launched from Stratolaunch's large carrier aircraft.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.5Feb 4, 2026NASA backs studies to boost hypersonic flight testing

Stratolaunch's carrier-aircraft air-launch capability enables Talon A operations over a variety of test ranges without relying on fixed ground launch infrastructure.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Feb 4, 2026NASA backs studies to boost hypersonic flight testing

Stratolaunch received $1.2 million to analyze opportunities with its Talon A system.

FinancialCapabilityValue 4.0Feb 4, 2026NASA backs studies to boost hypersonic flight testing

In August, NASA selected SpaceWorks Enterprises and Stratolaunch to carry out six-month studies to define how their current vehicles could be modified or used to support hypersonic flight testing.

PlanCapabilityRelationshipsValue 4.0Feb 4, 2026NASA backs studies to boost hypersonic flight testing

NASA awarded short-term study contracts to SpaceWorks Enterprises of Atlanta, Georgia and Stratolaunch of Mojave, California to examine how existing platforms could be adapted to conduct frequent and affordable hypersonic flight experiments.

RelationshipsPlanCapabilityValue 4.6Feb 4, 2026NASA backs studies to boost hypersonic flight testing

Stratolaunch completed a significant capital raise to accelerate its hypersonic launch platform development.

FinancialCapabilityPlanValue 3.5Jan 26, 2026Varda, Stratolaunch to Launch Pentagon Hypersonics

The Pentagon awarded two contracts to Varda Space Industries and Stratolaunch for Task Area 3 of the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed program last week.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.6Jan 26, 2026Varda, Stratolaunch to Launch Pentagon Hypersonics

Stratolaunch will use the capital raise to accelerate vehicle development and manufacturing and to deepen its ties with the U.S. Department of Defense.

FinancialPlanRelationshipsValue 3.6Jan 26, 2026Varda, Stratolaunch to Launch Pentagon Hypersonics

Under their MACH-TB Task Area 3 contracts, Varda Space Industries and Stratolaunch will provide reusable test vehicles and launch services that carry experiments and hypersonics tests with the goal of hardware reuse.

RelationshipsCapabilityPlanValue 4.6Jan 26, 2026Varda, Stratolaunch to Launch Pentagon Hypersonics

Stratolaunch intends to expand hypersonic production while increasing the nation's hypersonic flight cadence.

GrowthValue 3.0Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

Stratolaunch's mission is to advance high-speed technology through the design, manufacturing, and operation of aerospace vehicles built specifically for demanding hypersonic test regimes.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.8Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

Zachary Krevor is president and CEO of Stratolaunch.

GovernanceValue 3.5Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

Stratolaunch is a hypersonics technology accelerator providing comprehensive testing capabilities to support national security requirements for the United States and allied nations.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

Stratolaunch's offerings span vehicle design, manufacturing, flight testing, digital modeling, and operations to emphasize cost control, rapid schedules, and reliable delivery for government and industry customers.

GeneralCapabilityValue 2.0Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

With new capital, Stratolaunch plans to increase production capacity of its hypersonic vehicles, raise its flight cadence, and pursue additional carrier aircraft to support more frequent and operationally relevant demonstrations for the Department of War and partner agencies.

GrowthPlanValue 4.0Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

Cerberus previously invested in Stratolaunch and continues to support the company's hypersonic mission.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 4.0Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

Elliott Investment Management joined as a new equity partner in Stratolaunch to position the company to expand its footprint in the hypersonic test market.

RelationshipsGrowthGeneralValue 4.0Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

The investment in Stratolaunch aligns with Administration guidance calling on defense contractors to prioritize warfighter needs, reduce barriers to fielding new capabilities, and strengthen the domestic industrial base through faster execution.

RelationshipsValue 3.2Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services

Citigroup served as exclusive financial advisor to Stratolaunch for the transaction.

RelationshipsFinancialValue 4.0Jan 22, 2026Stratolaunch secures major funding to scale hypersonic flight services
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