Talon-A2 conducted a successful hypersonic flight and recovery in March 2025, after the first in December 2024. Stratolaunch announced on May 5, 2025, the successful completion of its second ...

Stratolaunch's Talon-A2 vehicle went hypersonic for the first time in December, then repeated the feat in March. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

America returns to reusable hypersonic flight testing since the glory days of the X-15. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Stratolaunch has finally found a use for the world’s largest airplane. Twice in the past five months, the company launched a hypersonic vehicle over the Pacific Ocean, accelerated it to more than five ...