Sub-Orbital Delivery
Launch payloads to the stratosphere and beyond for imaging, sensing, and research missions using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion platform and proven vertical test capabilities.
Green Launch provides advanced payload launch solutions for imaging, sampling, and research missions above the atmosphere. Built on proven light-gas propulsion technology, the service supports fast, lower-emission access to high-altitude environments and sub-orbital profiles for organizations that need reliable test conditions, responsive scheduling, and cost-conscious alternatives to traditional launch methods.
Specialized launch and test capabilities for research, aerospace, and high-altitude payload missions.
Launch payloads to the stratosphere and beyond for imaging, sensing, and research missions using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion platform and proven vertical test capabilities.
Support scientific missions requiring access to upper-atmosphere regions, including mesosphere-focused sampling and data collection for communications, navigation, surveillance, and climate research.
Validate payloads, components, and mission concepts under extreme velocity conditions with launch profiles demonstrated up to Mach 9 for advanced aerospace applications.
Use controlled field testing to evaluate gas charge pressures, vehicle weight, release pressures, and resulting velocities before scaling mission concepts further.
Plan future-ready missions for satellite and supply delivery to Low Earth Orbit through a lower-emission launch architecture designed for speed and repeatability.
Deploy imaging payloads above the atmosphere for observation, sensing, and experimental missions where altitude, speed, and responsive launch access are critical.
Green Launch helps organizations reach above-atmosphere environments with a practical alternative to conventional rocket systems. Using proprietary light-gas propulsion, the company supports imaging payloads, atmospheric research, and high-speed test missions with an emphasis on lower emissions, rapid turnaround potential, and cost efficiency. For aerospace, defense, and scientific teams, that means more flexible mission planning and access to valuable flight data.
Green Launch combines technical innovation with demonstrated testing experience for specialized payload missions.
Demonstrated launch speeds up to Mach 9 for demanding aerospace and payload test applications.
Hydrogen and oxygen propulsion supports a zero carbon emission launch approach with water vapor byproduct.
Built to reduce launch costs compared with traditional rocket-based access for qualified payload missions.
Led by experienced physicists, systems specialists, and aerospace professionals with deep propulsion knowledge.
Experienced leaders driving advanced launch innovation.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. John W. Hunter brings deep expertise in high-velocity propulsion systems and advanced aerospace research to Green Launch. A physicist by training, he is known for leading the SHARP project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, giving him rare hands-on experience with extreme-speed launch concepts and experimental propulsion platforms. At Green Launch, he helps guide the technical direction behind hypersonic testing, scramjet-related applications, and light-gas launch development. His background supports the company's focus on turning ambitious launch theory into practical, testable systems for defense, aerospace, and scientific customers. Dr. Hunter's leadership is central to Green Launch's ability to pursue Mach 9-class performance with a disciplined, data-driven engineering approach.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson supports Green Launch's strategic outreach with a background in systems science and entrepreneurship. His experience in fluid delivery systems for aerospace applications aligns closely with the company's light-gas propulsion model and broader mission development efforts. He helps connect Green Launch's technical capabilities with the needs of defense organizations, research institutions, and commercial aerospace stakeholders seeking practical alternatives to conventional launch methods. By translating complex engineering value into mission-focused opportunities, he plays an important role in partnership development and customer engagement. His work helps ensure Green Launch's hypersonic and sub-orbital services are positioned clearly for organizations that need speed, efficiency, and credible technical collaboration.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney brings operational perspective to Green Launch through his experience as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His background supports the company's planning around mission execution, safety considerations, and practical deployment strategy for advanced launch systems. At Green Launch, he contributes to board-level leadership and helps shape how the company balances ambitious aerospace innovation with real-world operational discipline. His aviation and environmental experience also complements Green Launch's emphasis on cleaner propulsion and more sustainable launch alternatives. For customers evaluating hypersonic testing or sub-orbital delivery partners, his presence reinforces the company's ability to think beyond engineering alone and address broader mission planning requirements.
An above-atmosphere imaging payload launch service is designed to carry cameras, sensors, or research instruments to very high altitudes where they can capture data beyond the limits of conventional aircraft. Green Launch supports these missions using light-gas propulsion technology suited for sub-orbital profiles, atmospheric research, and specialized aerospace testing where speed, altitude, and mission responsiveness matter.
Talk with Green Launch about payload goals and launch fit.
Years of focused launch technology development.
Lower-emission hydrogen and oxygen launch approach.
Successful field and vertical launch milestones.
Share your mission goals, payload details, and timeline to explore whether Green Launch is the right fit for your above-atmosphere launch needs.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 619-933-6678. You can also send us a quick email at eric.robinson@greenlaunch.space.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 619-933-6678. You can also send us a quick email at eric.robinson@greenlaunch.space.