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by yonkshi 2620 days ago
This is such a cool concept, I really wish these guys would succeed. Though last time I heard they gave up developing their own rocket (as a second stage to space). Anyone who's in the loop, does Stratolaunch currently have any potential rockets lined up?
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Article states that they're going to use Northrop Grumman's Pegasus XL.
They abandonned all development activity of their own rockets, shortly after Allen's death.
The concept is indeed good, which is why people have been air-launching Pegasus rockets for decades. I’m actually not sure what the new thing is with this aircraft. Just that it can launch three rockets per flight?
They have been contracted to launch Pegasus XL rockets.