"Stratolaunch's Talon Completes Successful First Powered Flight"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by SpaceNews
Ursa Major's Hadley engine successfully powered the first flight of Stratolaunch's Talon hypersonic test vehicle, reaching high supersonic speeds approaching Mach 5. The company's use of 3D printing allows for rapid engine manufacturing, and it plans to expand into solid rocket motors. This milestone marks progress in advancing hypersonic flight for both military and private sector applications.