Ursa Major Receives $10.9 Million for Draper Rocket Engine Development
The US Air Force awarded Ursa Major funding to develop Draper, a liquid-propellant engine intended for hypersonic vehicles.
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The US Air Force awarded Ursa Major $10.9 million to develop its Draper liquid-propellant rocket engine, which the company intends for hypersonic vehicles.
Key details
- The award was announced on November 12.
- Draper is a liquid-propellant rocket engine.
- Ursa Major intends the engine to propel hypersonic vehicles.
The US Air Force awarded Ursa Major $10.9 million for Draper engine development.
Why it matters
The award supports development of a propulsion system designed for hypersonic vehicles. Liquid propellant supplies the engine's fuel and oxidizer in liquid form.
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