Stratolaunch Talon-A To Boost Capabilities With New Ursa Major Contract JF has covered the efforts of Stratolaunch with their Talon-A hypersonic vehicle. Earlier this year the company had already notched 2 hypersonic flights with the Talon-A. However, with hypersonic competition coming from places like China the United States has to bolster and boost its hypersonic endeavours. To this end, Ursa Major was awarded a 32.9 million dollar contract to develop and deliver 16 upgraded Hadley H13 engines to Stratolaunch.
“This contract directly supports U.S. hypersonic test infrastructure and the broader imperative to accelerate high-speed flight programs that deliver for national security,” said Dan Jablonsky, CEO of Ursa Major. “As the proud partner and hypersonic propulsion provider to Stratolaunch, we’re focused on getting real capability into the field – faster, at scale, and without compromising performance.”
The Hadley H13 is a mission-upgraded variant that increases engine reusability with additional starts, driving down cost per flight while supporting new test objectives and mission profiles. Ursa Major’s Hadley engines have powered multiple successful Talon-A missions, including sustained Mach 5+ flight and vehicle recovery, demonstrating the engine’s performance under operational conditions.
The multi-year program extends a series of successful flight collaborations and supports a growing operational cadence. The upgraded H13 engines are designed to extend the Talon-A’s reusability and efficiency, enhancing its role in future aerospace developments. For more information: Stratolaunch HQ 555 Riccomini St, Mojave, CA 93501 www.stratolaunch.com ***
