Gigantic Stratolaunch aircraft makes 2nd test flight

The gigantic Stratolaunch aircraft has flown for the second time in two years

MOJAVE, Calif. -- The gigantic Stratolaunch aircraft flew Thursday for its second time, taking to the skies over the Southern California desert The six-engine jet with the world’s longest wingspan took off from Mojave Air and Space Port two years after its maiden flight, following a change in ownership and purpose. “We are airborne,” the Stratolaunch company tweeted at about 7:30 a.m. The behemoth safely touched down on its 28 wheels about three hours later and Stratolaunch called the flight test a success.