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Starfighters International, Inc. Kennedy Space Center, Florida  

Starfighters International INC. Kennedy Space Center, Florida

Iconic Speed. Proven Performance.

Accelerating Aerospace Research and Development.

Iconic Speed. Proven Performance.

Accelerating Aerospace Research and Development.

Early

1990 s

Company Founded

Mid

1990 s

F-104 Fleet Acquired

During

2000 s

Commercial Operations

Beyond

2020 s

Aerospace Expansion

Starfighters International operates an active fleet of F-104 Starfighters and is the only commercial company in the world with the capability to fly at MACH 2 while launching payloads into space. 

F-104 Starfighter

Speed

1328 mph

Climb

50000 fpm

Ceiling

90000 ft

Thrust

15600 lbf

We are your Strategic Partner for Global Aerospace Initiatives

29 Years of Excellence in Aerospace Innovation

CEO & President Rick Svetkoff, industry veteran. 

 

Over 29 years of operational excellence, collaborating with NASA, Space Florida, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Florida Institute of Technology as well as  various private, commercial and DoD entities to deliver cutting-edge RDT&E  innovation and streamlining

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 Multi-Role Capabilities

 

The F-104 aircraft are versatile platforms, capable of handling various roles such as air launched 1st stage simulation, supersonic payload deployment, and National Interest related priority testing, which will diversify the types of aerospace operations occurring at EFD-GSA.

Expertise in Supersonic Testing & Support

Expertise in high-performance flight operations.

 

specializing in supersonic testing, payload launches, spaceflight support, and research and development. Trusted by leading governmental agencies, space agencies, and the private sector. 

 

Iconic Speed. Proven Performance.

Accelerating Aerospace Research with the   F-104 Starfighters.

Starfighters International is an opportunity to participate in high-demand commercial space activities.

 

Located at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida alongside SpaceX, Blue Origin and United Launch Alliance 

 

F-104 acts as first stage carrying payloads to 45,000 feet for air launch to space

 

Hypersonic testing as part of air launch partner development program

 

Fleet of seven F-104 fighter jets - the only commercial fleet in the world - will be capable of launching payloads through Starfighters STARLAUNCH program

 

Market ready with minimal R&D time given proven propulsion technology

 

We aim to be one of the most cost-effective launch providers*

 

Current customers include Lockheed Martin, GE, Innoveering, Meggitt, Space Florida, and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

Starfighters International is poised to service one of the largest growing economies.

 

 

  • Captive carry of payloads and test articles
  • Microgravity experiments
  • Supersonic/hypersonic RDT&E
  • Spaceflight hardware testing/qualification
  • Suborbital spaceflight simulation
  • Human factors & flight physiology

TEAMING SYNERGY

SERVICES, PROVIDED BY THE AEROSPACE INDUSTRY, MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE MOST DEMANDING CLIENTS.

Seamless integration with partners amplifies collaborative opportunities in research, testing, and commercial space endeavors, particularly in R&D and T&E, strengthening partnerships within existing networks.

Rick 'Comrade' Svetkoff

 

Rick, a former US Navy pilot, is the President and CEO of Starfighters. After leaving the Navy, he served as a Captain at Continental Airlines (now United), where he flew the B727, MD80, B757, and B767. Shortly after starting with Continental, Rick purchased an F-104 and began flying at air shows. He then acquired a fleet of the jets for a three-aircraft Starfighters Demonstration team. Ultimately, he envisioned this F-104 fleet as the core asset of a small, fast reacting aerospace company for a wide range of missions.

DRIVING SUPERSONIC INNOVATION 

RAPID AND EFFICIENT DEPLOYMENT

  • Supersonic Speeds and Payload Launch Capabilities
  • High-Altitude Performance
  • All Weather
  •  High-G Maneuverability
  • Flight Systems, Avionics, and Payload Testing
  • Durability and Reliability

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