Stratolaunch

Stratolaunch is a U.S.-based aerospace company specializing in reusable hypersonic flight testing. Headquartered in Mojave, California, the company designs, manufactures, and operates advanced aerospace systems to meet national security needs. Its mission focuses on enabling faster, more affordable, and realistic hypersonic technology development.

The company operates a fleet of carrier aircraft used to air-launch the Talon-A reusable, autonomous hypersonic flight test vehicles. These aircraft include the Spirit of Mojave, Roc, and recently acquired Boeing 777-200ER, which will expand flight capacity and global operations starting in 2027. The air-launch platform allows Talon-A to reach high altitudes before release, providing cost-effective and flexible access to hypersonic flight conditions.

Stratolaunch serves both U.S. government and commercial customers. Its offerings cover the full hypersonic value chain, including reusable test vehicles, expendable targets, and weapon subsystems. This portfolio supports accelerated research, testing, and deployment of aerospace and defense technologies critical to national security.

The company’s main manufacturing and testing facilities are located at Mojave Air & Space Port, a center for civilian aircraft development and flight testing. Additional offices are in Seattle, Washington for engineering and propulsion work; Arlington, Virginia (near Washington, D.C.) and Huntsville, Alabama for government relations and business operations; and West Lafayette, Indiana, which houses the Office of Advanced Programs collaborating with Purdue University for rapid hypersonic development.

Founded over 15 years ago, Stratolaunch has completed more than 10 successful hypersonic flights on its Talon-A platform as of mid-2026. It also secured a significant contract from the Department of War Test Resource Management Center supporting air-launched hypersonic capabilities. These milestones underline the company’s role in expanding U.S. hypersonic test infrastructure.

Stratolaunch maintains an active careers program, drawing over 200 engineers and technicians. It also provides a variety of customer support and media resources online. Contact options and social media accounts are available for inquiries and updates.

The company identifies as an American-owned national security asset focused exclusively on hypersonics. It aims to provide rapid, routine flight testing to advance America’s hypersonic defense and aerospace objectives.

Services

• Reusable hypersonic flight testing
• Air-launched hypersonic vehicles
• Hypersonic test vehicle design
• Hypersonic expendable targets
• Weapon subsystem testing
• Flight test operations
• Carrier aircraft deployment
• Advanced aerospace manufacturing
• Government relations support
• Hypersonic technology development collaboration