Starfighters Advances Path to Space Launch | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ — Starfighters Space, Inc. (“Starfighters” or the “Company”), headquartered at Kennedy Space Center, is pleased to announce it has taken a significant step forward in its space launch program with the development and manufacture of its Star Launch I test articles in partnership with Innoveering, LLC, a subsidiary of GE Aerospace.

“Partnering with Innoveering brings the expertise we need to deliver on our vision for reliable, cost-effective launch vehicles,” said Rick Svetkoff, CEO of Starfighters. “Their deep knowledge in advanced aerospace propulsion systems and high-speed dynamics strengthens our ability to meet technical challenges through steady progress toward our operational capability.”

Mr. Svetkoff went on to explain, “Ultimately, in conjunction with Innoveering, Starfighters Space expects to develop Star Launch 1 into a full-scale, underwing test article, for drop tests in Summer of 2025. These tests are set to progress from subsonic to supersonic speeds, validating critical systems such as avionics, telemetry, and …