Payload Delivery
Launch research payloads on sub-orbital trajectories for microgravity experiments, high-altitude validation, and rapid access to the stratosphere and beyond using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion platform.
Green Launch provides affordable suborbital launch solutions for research teams seeking reliable microgravity access, atmospheric data collection, and rapid payload testing. Built on proven light-gas propulsion and validated through repeated Yuma Proving Ground campaigns, the service offers a practical path to high-altitude experimentation with lower costs and a cleaner launch profile.
Explore launch and testing solutions designed for research payloads, atmospheric missions, and high-speed experimental validation.
Launch research payloads on sub-orbital trajectories for microgravity experiments, high-altitude validation, and rapid access to the stratosphere and beyond using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion platform.
Support scientific missions that gather data from upper atmospheric regions, including mesospheric and ionospheric research applications requiring affordable, repeatable access to hard-to-reach altitudes.
Validate components, propulsion concepts, and experimental systems in extreme high-velocity conditions with launch profiles informed by demonstrated Mach 8 and Mach 9 testing capabilities.
Green Launch helps research organizations, aerospace teams, and technology developers reach microgravity and high-altitude environments without the cost burden of traditional launch systems. Using proprietary light-gas propulsion, the company supports suborbital experiments, atmospheric sampling, and payload validation with a cleaner propulsion profile, rapid test cadence potential, and technology proven through successful firing and vertical launch campaigns.
Built on successful test campaigns, record-setting velocity milestones, and advancing suborbital launch capability.
Green Launch combines technical innovation with practical mission value for research and aerospace customers.
Designed to reduce launch costs compared with traditional rocket-based access for research payloads.
Uses hydrogen and oxygen propellant with water vapor as the primary launch byproduct.
Backed by successful horizontal and vertical test campaigns demonstrating repeatable high-velocity performance.
Led by experienced physicists, aerospace specialists, and systems experts focused on practical space access.
Experienced leaders advancing sustainable launch technology.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. John W. Hunter serves as Chief Technical Officer at Green Launch and brings deep expertise in high-velocity propulsion systems. A physicist by training, he previously led the SHARP project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, giving him rare experience in advanced launch and acceleration technologies. At Green Launch, he helps guide the technical development of light-gas propulsion systems designed for affordable suborbital and orbital access. His background supports mission planning for microgravity experiments, atmospheric sampling, and hypersonic testing applications. Dr. Hunter's leadership reflects the company's commitment to rigorous engineering, practical innovation, and expanding access to research environments that have traditionally been difficult and expensive to reach.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson leads Strategic Outreach for Green Launch, helping connect the company's launch capabilities with the needs of aerospace, defense, and scientific research organizations. He is a systems scientist and entrepreneur with expertise in fluid delivery systems for aerospace applications, giving him a strong understanding of both technical requirements and mission feasibility. His role supports customer alignment for suborbital payload delivery, atmospheric research, and future orbital logistics concepts. By translating complex launch technology into practical mission opportunities, Eric helps Green Launch build relationships with organizations seeking lower-cost, sustainable alternatives to conventional launch methods. His cross-disciplinary perspective strengthens the company's ability to serve emerging research and commercial space markets.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney serves as Chairman of the Board at Green Launch and contributes operational insight shaped by his experience as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His background supports the company's planning around mission execution, safety considerations, and environmentally responsible launch development. At Green Launch, he helps guide strategic decisions as the company advances suborbital payload delivery, atmospheric sampling, and scalable space access solutions. His aviation and consulting experience adds practical perspective to a team focused on transforming how payloads reach high-altitude and near-space environments. Don's leadership aligns with Green Launch's broader goal of delivering more sustainable, cost-conscious alternatives for organizations that need dependable access to advanced testing and research conditions.
A suborbital microgravity experiment service launches payloads on a high-altitude trajectory that creates a short period of reduced-gravity conditions before returning or completing the mission profile. It is commonly used for scientific research, technology validation, atmospheric studies, and sensor testing. Green Launch supports this access using light-gas propulsion to provide a lower-cost alternative to conventional launch approaches.
Talk with Green Launch about payload goals and launch fit.
Years of focused launch development.
Multiple successful launch test series.
Cleaner launch approach with water vapor.
Share your payload goals, research requirements, and timeline to explore whether Green Launch is the right fit for your mission.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 619-933-6678. You can also send us a quick email at jwhunter2004@yahoo.com
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 619-933-6678. You can also send us a quick email at jwhunter2004@yahoo.com