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.
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 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.
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 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.