Gigantic Stratolaunch satellite-launching aircraft – an annotated infographic

The Stratolaunch air-launch platform – the largest aircraft ever to be built – is aiming to begin ferrying rockets to space by the end of the decade.

Constructed by US aerospace company Scaled Composites, the massive twin-bodied craft is reportedly close to completion, with test flights scheduled to begin in 2017.

Click on the graphic for an expanded view.

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