Unusual Queens: Top 10 coolest special mission Boeing 747s
Aerotime
JANUARY 15, 2025
The pilot would bank the 747 away from the rocket, and after five seconds, it would ignite and take the payload the rest of the distance into orbit. Its service ceiling of 45,100 ft also made it an appealing choice for the mission. There, it would pitch up by about 30 degrees, and the rocket would be released.
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