Hypersonic Testing
Support hypersonic vehicle and scramjet testing with demonstrated launch velocities up to Mach 9, enabling advanced propulsion validation and high-speed flight research.
Explore light gas gun system capabilities, test profiles, and procurement considerations for high-velocity launch applications. This guide outlines relevant system uses, performance benchmarks, and technical decision points for aerospace, defense, and research buyers evaluating sustainable alternatives to conventional launch and test platforms.
Specialized high-velocity launch and test services supporting aerospace, defense, and scientific research applications.
Support hypersonic vehicle and scramjet testing with demonstrated launch velocities up to Mach 9, enabling advanced propulsion validation and high-speed flight research.
Conduct controlled horizontal firing campaigns with configurable gas charge pressures, vehicle weights, and velocity targets to generate repeatable performance data.
Launch payloads for sub-orbital missions and atmospheric research using light gas propulsion designed for rapid, lower-cost access to high altitudes.
Enable mesospheric and ionospheric sampling missions with specialized vehicles built for scientific instruments, RF transparency, and high-compression launch conditions.
Advance low-cost satellite and supply delivery concepts using hydrogen-based light gas propulsion for rapid launch timelines and scalable orbital logistics.
Help technical buyers assess system fit, performance requirements, launch profiles, and operational considerations when sourcing light gas gun capabilities.
Light gas gun systems offer a compelling path for organizations that need extreme launch velocity, repeatable testing, and lower operating costs than conventional alternatives. This guide helps procurement teams and technical stakeholders compare applications, understand demonstrated performance, and identify the right system capabilities for hypersonic testing, atmospheric research, and future orbital delivery programs.
Real testing milestones and launch achievements that validate system capability and technical readiness.
Green Launch combines technical innovation with demonstrated field testing for advanced launch applications.
Successful horizontal and vertical test campaigns demonstrate repeatable light gas propulsion performance.
Leadership includes experienced physicists and aerospace specialists with high-velocity propulsion backgrounds.
Technology is designed to reduce launch costs compared with traditional rocket-based approaches.
Hydrogen and oxygen propellant supports cleaner launch operations with water vapor byproduct.
Experienced leaders driving advanced propulsion innovation.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. John W. Hunter is a physicist with extensive experience in high-velocity propulsion systems and advanced launch research. He previously led the SHARP project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, bringing deep technical knowledge to Green Launch's light gas propulsion development efforts. His background supports the company's work in hypersonic testing, sub-orbital payload delivery, and scalable launch concepts for future orbital missions. At Green Launch, Dr. Hunter helps guide system design, testing strategy, and technical validation, ensuring that performance claims are backed by disciplined engineering and real-world firing data. His expertise is especially valuable for customers seeking a credible partner for demanding aerospace and defense applications where precision, velocity, and repeatability are critical.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson is a systems scientist and entrepreneur with expertise in fluid delivery systems for aerospace applications. At Green Launch, he supports strategic outreach and helps connect the company's technical capabilities with the needs of research institutions, defense organizations, and commercial space stakeholders. His understanding of complex aerospace systems strengthens communication between engineering teams and prospective partners evaluating light gas gun and launch technologies. Eric plays an important role in translating technical performance into practical procurement and mission-planning discussions, helping customers understand where Green Launch's solutions fit within broader testing and payload delivery objectives. His combination of scientific perspective and business development focus supports informed collaboration across highly specialized projects.
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, oversight, and broader mission of developing practical, sustainable alternatives to conventional launch systems. At Green Launch, he contributes to operational strategy and governance as the company advances testing programs and commercial applications for light gas propulsion. His aviation and environmental experience helps balance performance goals with safety, logistics, and responsible system development. For customers and partners, Don's leadership adds confidence that Green Launch is building its capabilities with both technical ambition and disciplined operational thinking, which is essential in aerospace programs where execution and long-term viability matter.
A light gas gun system is a high-velocity launch platform that uses compressed or combusted light gases, such as hydrogen, to accelerate a projectile or payload to extreme speeds. It is commonly used for hypersonic testing, materials research, atmospheric missions, and advanced launch development where repeatable high-speed performance is required.
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Years of focused propulsion development.
Validated through multiple successful shots.
Cleaner launch concept using light gases.
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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