Roc carrier aircraft
Giant twin-body plane that launches hypersonic test vehicles
Mojave company that drops a reusable, uncrewed rocket plane called Talon-A from a giant carrier aircraft so the Pentagon can test hypersonic technology above Mach 5. Started by Paul Allen as a space launch venture, it now focuses on hypersonic testing.
Products, by altitude
Edge of space · 80–160 km
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Talon-A
Reusable rocket plane for flights faster than Mach 5
Known rounds
| Date | Round | Amount | Led by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Growth round | Undisclosed | Elliott Investment Management1 |
Government awards
| Date | Agency | Program | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | U.S. Department of Defense | MACH-TB 2.0 Task 3 (air-launched capability test vehicles) | $90.8M2 |
Milestones
- Sep 2026 Bought a Boeing 777-200ER to become a third Talon-A carrier aircraft, with modifications due in 2027. Company statement3
- Jul 2026 Stratolaunch reported more than 10 successful hypersonic flights of its reusable Talon-A vehicles. Company statement4
- Jan 2026 Elliott Investment Management joined Cerberus Capital Management as an investor in an undisclosed capital raise. Company statement5