Ursa Major Expands Colorado Footprint with New Longmont Facility — Ursa Major Technologies, Inc.

Event summary

Ursa Major opened a new 125-employee manufacturing facility in Longmont, Colorado, on August 20, 2026, to expand avionics and in-space propulsion production.
The facility includes dedicated labs, an ISO 7 clean room, and an environmental test lab, while freeing up space in Berthoud for liquid engine and solid rocket motor production.
This expansion follows a Phase 1 manufacturing scale-up in March 2026, increasing machining, test stand, and additive manufacturing capacity.
Ursa Major now operates six sites across Colorado, Ohio, and Washington, D.C.

The big picture

Ursa Major's expansion reflects the growing demand for next-generation aerospace and defense capabilities, particularly in hypersonics and space mobility. The company is positioning itself as a key player in revitalizing the U.S. defense industrial base, leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques to outpace traditional suppliers. This move also underscores Colorado's emerging role as a hub for aerospace innovation and defense production.

What we're watching

Execution Risk: Whether Ursa Major can sustain this rapid expansion while maintaining quality and delivery timelines across its growing facility network.
Market Demand: The pace at which defense and commercial customers absorb Ursa Major's accelerated production of critical aerospace systems.
Industry Positioning: How this expansion affects Ursa Major's competitive positioning against legacy aerospace suppliers in the hypersonics and space mobility sectors.