Stratolaunch Systems is a Seattle-based company founded in 2011 by Paul Allen.
In October 2019, the company announced continuing regular operation and change of ownership, but did not disclose the identity of the new owner as Cerberus Capital Management, a specialist in the purchase of distressed companies, until December 2019.
On 31 May 2019, it was reported that the company would cease operations and that sale of its assets was being explored. In the event, the company remained in operation and posted job openings, including listings for test pilots, in September 2019.