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Can Paul Allen launch rockets into space from a plane?
The company aims to build a massive aircraft that will act as an airborne launch system, releasing a booster mid-flight that ignites to send cargo, satellites and, eventually, people into orbit. When complete, it would be the biggest aircraft in history.
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Humongous plane to serve as flying launch pad for space tourists
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen announced plans to construct a giant aircraft to launch rockets into orbit, eventually for paying passengers.
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In Pictures: Richard Branson's big adventures
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Virgin Galatic 'spaceliner' passes another glide test
Virgin Galatic's 'SpaceShipTwo' successfully completed a glide test over the California desert on Wednesday.
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