The Journal of Space Commerce

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Carrier Aircraft Fourth Test Flight Completed by Stratolaunch

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Tom Patton
Mar 01, 2022
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A fourth test flight has been completed by the Stratolaunch carrier aircraft, known as "Roc". Roc is the world's largest aircraft, with a 385 ft. wingspan. The aircraft flew for 1 hour, 43 minutes over the Mojave Desert and reached an altitude of 15,000 feet. As part of this latest flight, pilots further prepared the carrier aircraft to support launches…

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