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MACH-TB Hypersonic Test Bed — Task Area 3
Varda and Stratolaunch selected as launch providers for the Pentagon's Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed.
Varda and Stratolaunch were selected for Task Area 3 of the Pentagon's Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, drawing on Varda's reentry-vehicle experience for hypersonics testing. No contract value has been publicly disclosed.
Award detail
- Agency
- Department of Defense
- Award ID
- Ceiling value
- Undisclosed
- Vehicle
- Direct award
- Awarded
- 2026-08-16
- Period of performance ends
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Frequently asked
- What is the MACH-TB Hypersonic Test Bed — Task Area 3 contract?
- Varda and Stratolaunch were selected for Task Area 3 of the Pentagon's Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB) program, drawing on Varda's reentry-vehicle experience for hypersonics testing. No contract value has been publicly disclosed.
- Which agency awarded the MACH-TB Hypersonic Test Bed — Task Area 3 contract?
- The MACH-TB Hypersonic Test Bed — Task Area 3 contract was awarded by Department of Defense under a Direct award vehicle.
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Varda, Stratolaunch to launch Pentagon hypersonics under the Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Test Bed (MACH-TB), Task Area 3, drawing on Varda's reentry-vehicle experience
Payload Space: Varda, Stratolaunch to Launch Pentagon HypersonicsVerified2026-08-16