Rocket engine startup Impulse secures $500 million, earmarks funds for hiring, not AI

Rocket engine startup Impulse disclosed a new financing round. The company secured $500 million in capital. The funding is earmarked for expanding its workforce. Impulse emphasized hiring people rather than investing in AI. The move reflects the firm’s focus on human talent in the space sector. The sizable raise signals strong investor confidence in its technology. Additional staff are expected to accelerate engine development. Impulse plans to allocate the capital toward recruitment and related costs.