New hypersonic drone engine passes 21 ignition tests to prove reusable design
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French startup AndroMach successfully completed 21 rocket engine ignition tests for its Envol hypersonic drone, with the engine running for seven total minutes while remaining reusable throughout. Conducted at a French government missile testing facility with support from France's space agency, the tests confirmed the engine's reliability before flight testing begins. The Envol drone is designed for microgravity research, technology demonstrations, and serving as a high-speed target for missile defense systems.
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