What happened to Stratolaunch?
Stratolaunch underwent a change of ownership and major change of direction in mid-2019 as the assets of the company were put up for sale, and some sources suggested that Stratolaunch could cease operations completely. The new owner was identified in December 2019 to be Cerberus Capital Management.
How big is the Antonov AN-225?
290 feet
The Antonov AN-225 is the biggest airplane in the world. Mriya’s wingspan measures 290 feet, that’s longer than five semi-truck trailers set end-to-end. Only one An-225 was ever built by the Kiev-based Antonov company, which came up with the design.
Where are the Stratolaunch headquarters in Mojave CA?
The headquarters for Stratolaunch is at our Mojave facilities located at the city’s renowned Mojave Air & Space Port, the epicenter for civilian aircraft development and flight test in the U.S. This is where we conduct the manufacturing, testing and operations of our carrier aircraft, and the processing and integration of our launch vehicles.
When was the Stratolaunch Composites hangar built in Mojave?
Stratolaunch Systems completed its first 8,200 m 2 (88,000 sq ft) composites production building in October 2012. In February 2013, the company completed construction of its 8,607 m 2 (92,640 sq ft) carrier assembly hangar and operations facilities at the Mojave Air and Space Port .
Where is Stratolaunch Air and Space port located?
Located in a rural small town, Mojave Air and Space Port is home to the Stratolaunch manufacturing facilities and several other aerospace companies. Mojave is the epicenter for civilian aircraft development. So much history of modern aviation and space industry comes from this area and provides a fantastic environment for flight tests.
Where is the headquarters of Stratolaunch Systems Corporation?
Stratolaunch Systems Corporation is an American space transportation venture developing a new air launch to orbit system since 2011, with its corporate headquarters located in Seattle, Washington.
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