New company will look after the satellite programs of Stratolaunch Systems . This includes plane which has a height of 385 feet ( 148 meters ) It will be powered by twin 747-class engines during first launch in 2016 . Will initially deliver satellites weighing up to 13,500lbs ( 6,124 kg ) into orbits between 112 miles and 1,243 miles ( 180 km and 2000 km ) above Earth .
New company will look after the space programs of Stratolaunch Systems . This includes plane which has a wingspan of 385 feet ( 117 metres ) It will be powered by six 747-class engines during first flight in 2016 . Will initially deliver satellites weighing up to 13,500lbs ( 6,124 kg ) into orbits between 112 miles and 1,243 miles ( 180 km and 2000 km ) above Earth .