Author Topic: Stratolaunch: General Company and Development Updates and Discussions (Read 1052232 times)

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2760 on:** 10/29/2022 06:10 am »

https://twitter.com/thejackbeyer/status/1586107584016052225

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Talon looks so cool under the wing of @Stratolaunch's ultra-massive Roc carrier aircraft. What a great day of testing! #moredataismorebetter @NASASpaceflight

In case you missed it, you can re-watch the flight here: youtu.be/HmrgfT7P8cw

edzieba · « **Reply #2761 on:** 10/29/2022 08:42 pm »

Quote from: Jer on 10/28/2022 06:04 pm

Quote from: Airlocks on 10/28/2022 03:55 pm
I hate to say that, but such a colossal plane for such tiny vehicle ! I do hope future Talons will grow much larger...

It looks ridicules. Couldn't they rent the ~~Orbita~~NGIS TriStar or the White Knight?

A benefit of an 'oversized' carrier aircraft (beyond 'we already have it, might as well use it') is that it relaxes other constraints on Talon's design. Less concern over whether the vehicle will physically fit under the carrier, maximum takeoff weight, weight distribution (can shift forward/back on the pylon without running into engines/landing gear/etc), whether it may have odd release dynamics (as long as it doesn't hit Roc, Talon's release isn't going to have a dramatic effect on flight dynamics as it would on a smaller carrier) etc, along with allowing for plenty of volume and mass growth whilst launching from the same platform.

Nomadd · « **Reply #2762 on:** 10/30/2022 01:16 am »

They're sandbagging the Talon performance numbers. It's actually carrying the Stratolauncher.

edzieba · « **Reply #2763 on:** 10/31/2022 10:21 am »

Quote from: Nomadd on 10/30/2022 01:16 am

They're sandbagging the Talon performance numbers. It's actually carrying the Stratolauncher.

Stratolaunch performing a Gamma Manoeuvre would be... rather sporty.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2764 on:** 11/01/2022 08:51 pm »

https://twitter.com/stratolaunch/status/1587555870564503553

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Looking to accelerate your career and push the envelope on innovation? Come meet our team this Thursday, Nov. 3rd at Bravery Brewing from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. RSVP required to attend: buff.ly/3sqRHRq

su27k · « **Reply #2765 on:** 11/15/2022 03:20 am »

https://twitter.com/Stratolaunch/status/1592233325376184321

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We're excited to announce a contract with @AFResearchLab to support the flight test of our first expendable Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. Read more here: https://buff.ly/3WYStmN

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2766 on:** 11/17/2022 11:19 pm »

https://twitter.com/stratolaunch/status/1593397417486872576

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We recently accomplished our first captive carry flight with the Talon-A separation test vehicle, TA-0. TA-0 will soon be used to test and validate Roc's release system and characterize separation dynamics. It’s an exciting time with lots of great company news ahead! #LetsRoc

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2767 on:** 11/18/2022 05:41 am »

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #2768 on:** 11/24/2022 06:18 am »

From the press release.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stratolaunch-announces-contract-with-us-air-force-research-laboratory-301677342.html

MOJAVE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratolaunch, LLC is pleased to announce a contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the flight test of the company's first expendable Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. Stratolaunch anticipates flying TA-1 in the first quarter of 2023.

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #2769 on:** 11/24/2022 09:19 pm »

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 11/24/2022 06:18 am

From the press release.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stratolaunch-announces-contract-with-us-air-force-research-laboratory-301677342.html

MOJAVE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratolaunch, LLC is pleased to announce a contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the flight test of the company's first expendable Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. Stratolaunch anticipates flying TA-1 in the first quarter of 2023.

This will be another milestone for the Stratolaunch with regards to proceeding with tests of the Talon-A, and I'm wondering if this may be the first free flight test of the Talon-A.

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #2770 on:** 11/24/2022 09:43 pm »

Quote from: Vahe231991 on 11/24/2022 09:19 pm

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 11/24/2022 06:18 am
From the press release.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stratolaunch-announces-contract-with-us-air-force-research-laboratory-301677342.html

MOJAVE, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratolaunch, LLC is pleased to announce a contract with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to support the flight test of the company's first expendable Talon-A hypersonic test vehicle, TA-1. Stratolaunch anticipates flying TA-1 in the first quarter of 2023.
This will be another milestone for the Stratolaunch with regards to proceeding with tests of the Talon-A, and I'm wondering if this may be the first free flight test of the Talon-A.

Yes except it will be propulsive unlike the captive carry/drop test article. TA-1 is presently planned to be the only powered test flight. The second propulsive flight onwards will land and be reused is planned to be the first operational.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2771 on:** 11/29/2022 11:25 pm »

https://twitter.com/stratolaunch/status/1597747444397350912

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We're proud to share we have been added as a partner to the @Dynetics Multiservice Advanced Capability Test Bed (MACH-TB) project team. Read more: buff.ly/3VC5FMR #hypersonics #defense

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stratolaunch-partners-with-dynetics-for-navy-mach-tb-hypersonic-testbed-301689359.html

Conexion Espacial · « **Reply #2772 on:** 11/30/2022 08:45 pm »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2773 on:** 12/31/2022 10:31 pm »

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #2774 on:** 01/14/2023 02:51 am »

https://twitter.com/Stratolaunch/status/1613943931430998038
https://twitter.com/Stratolaunch/status/1614037876945068032

Related press releases pertaining to the ninth flight of the Model 351 and second captive-carry flight of the Talon-A hypersonic vehicle:
https://www.geekwire.com/2023/stratolaunch-second-captive-carry-flight/
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/stratolaunch-completes-second-captive-carry-flight-with-ta-0-test-vehicle-301721769.html

Tywin · « **Reply #2775 on:** 03/05/2023 04:53 am »

Any news in what is this?

TSTO or SSTO?

TrevorMonty · « **Reply #2776 on:** 03/05/2023 03:37 pm »

Quote from: Tywin on 03/05/2023 04:53 am

Any news in what is this?

TSTO or SSTO?

My guess is suborbital spaceplane .

jstrotha0975 · « **Reply #2777 on:** 03/05/2023 08:19 pm »

Quote from: Tywin on 03/05/2023 04:53 am

Any news in what is this?

TSTO or SSTO?

Before Stratolaunch founder Paul Allen died, they had an orbital spaceplane concept. Look up Black Ice.

TrevorMonty · « **Reply #2778 on:** 03/05/2023 11:00 pm »

Quote from: jstrotha0975 on 03/05/2023 08:19 pm

Quote from: Tywin on 03/05/2023 04:53 am
Any news in what is this?

TSTO or SSTO?

Before Stratolaunch founder Paul Allen died, they had an orbital spaceplane concept. Look up Black Ice.

Wiki said spaceplane but not if it was orbital or not.

Usra Major who are supplying Hadley engines for Talon hypersonic test bed are also working on 200klbs methane engine. Stratolaunch are only potential customer I can think.

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #2779 on:** 03/06/2023 03:02 am »

Quote from: TrevorMonty on 03/05/2023 11:00 pm

Quote from: jstrotha0975 on 03/05/2023 08:19 pm
Quote from: Tywin on 03/05/2023 04:53 am
Any news in what is this?

TSTO or SSTO?

Before Stratolaunch founder Paul Allen died, they had an orbital spaceplane concept. Look up Black Ice.
Wiki said spaceplane but not if it was orbital or not.

Usra Major who are supplying Hadley engines for Talon hypersonic test bed are also working on 200klbs methane engine. Stratolaunch are only potential customer I can think.

The Black Ice spaceplane was designed for orbital flights when first conceived.