Space Launch System Design & Engineering Services

Green Launch delivers advanced engineering support for high-velocity launch concepts, sub-orbital payload systems, and orbital delivery architecture. Backed by years of testing and light-gas propulsion development, the team helps aerospace, defense, and research organizations pursue lower-cost, more sustainable launch solutions with proven technical insight.

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Our Space Launch System Design & Engineering Services

Explore core launch engineering services supporting propulsion development, payload delivery, and high-altitude mission design.

Orbital Delivery

Engineering support for satellite and supply delivery to Low Earth Orbit using light-gas propulsion concepts focused on speed, lower launch cost, and repeatable mission architecture.

Sub-Orbital Payloads

Design and mission planning for sub-orbital payload delivery, atmospheric research flights, and stratospheric access programs requiring rapid, high-velocity launch capability.

Atmospheric Sampling

Vehicle and payload engineering for mesospheric and ionospheric sampling missions, including structures, RF-transparent materials, and research-focused launch system integration.

Hypersonic Testing

Technical development for hypersonic vehicle testing programs, leveraging demonstrated high-Mach launch performance and data-driven validation of propulsion and flight concepts.

Test Firing Programs

Structured horizontal test firing support with parameter variation, velocity measurement, and systems evaluation to refine launch performance and operational reliability.

Propulsion Engineering

Specialized engineering around proprietary light-gas propulsion systems using hydrogen and oxygen to support sustainable, high-velocity launch applications.

Advanced Launch Solutions

Engineering Smarter Access to Space

Green Launch combines physics-led design, propulsion innovation, and real-world test data to support launch systems built for speed, efficiency, and sustainability. From hypersonic testing to orbital delivery concepts, the team develops practical engineering solutions that reduce cost barriers, expand mission flexibility, and help aerospace and research organizations move from concept to validated launch capability.

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The Green Launch Difference

Why Choose Green Launch?

Green Launch offers specialized aerospace engineering grounded in tested propulsion concepts and mission-focused development.

Proven Testing

Backed by successful horizontal and vertical launch testing across multiple development milestones.

Specialized Expertise

Led by experienced physicists and aerospace-focused professionals with deep propulsion knowledge.

Lower-Cost Access

Focused on reducing launch costs through efficient light-gas propulsion system design.

Sustainable Approach

Uses hydrogen and oxygen propellant concepts designed for cleaner launch operations.

Meet The Leadership Team

Experienced leaders driving advanced launch innovation.

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Dr. John W. Hunter

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.

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Eric Robinson

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.

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Don Whitney

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who builds the Space Launch System?

Green Launch develops and engineers launch system technologies centered on proprietary light-gas propulsion concepts. The company was founded by experts in physics and engineering and is supported by leadership with backgrounds in propulsion research, aerospace systems, and operational planning. Its work focuses on practical launch architectures for sub-orbital missions, atmospheric sampling, hypersonic testing, and future orbital delivery applications.

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Need More Technical Details?

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Trusted Innovation

Awards and Recognition

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Founded in 2017

Years of focused launch technology development.

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Successful Test Milestones

Demonstrated progress through repeated field testing.

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Sustainable Launch Focus

Cleaner propulsion concept for future missions.

Start the Conversation on Your Launch Program

Share your mission objectives, payload requirements, or testing goals, and Green Launch will help outline the right engineering path forward.

Contact Us Today

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.