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. Aircraft are designed to lift efficiently, so by taking the rocket to a higher altitude, satellite launch could be achieved with lower fuel consumption (and lower cost).
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