Ursa Major, a startup rocket motor maker, has successfully test-fired its new Draper engine more than 50 times on the ground, the company said on Thursday, marking a significant advance in U.S.. -May 30, 2024 at 12:14 am EDT
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Ursa Major has successfully test-fired its new Draper engine over 50 times, marking a significant advancement in hypersonic and in-space propulsion technologies. The Colorado-based company aims to deter threats with this advanced engine, which features a 4,000-pound thrust and is set to enter U.S. government testing protocols soon.
According to Zhang s analysis, deploying the drone in UAE, which is close to Yemen, can provide longer loiter time above relevant areas, enabling early warning of anti-ship and ballistic missiles launched by the Houthis in Yemen. It also allows for reconnaissance over Yemen to prepare for future attacks on the Houthis through intelligence collection.