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Hadley Engines to Power Stratolaunch Hypersonic Test Program

Ursa Major Receives $32.9M Contract to Deliver 16 Engines

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Tom Patton
Jun 27, 2025
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A $32.9 million contract has been awarded to Ursa Major to develop and deliver 16 upgraded Hadley H13 engines to Stratolaunch. The multi-year program extends a series of successful flight collaborations and supports a growing operational cadence.

"This contract directly supports U.S. hypersonic test infrastructure and the broader imperative to accelerate…

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