Glider Launch Systems
Hydro-pneumatic launch solutions designed to deliver controlled acceleration for glider applications, supporting repeatable performance, efficient launch energy transfer, and specialized aerospace testing requirements.
Explore hydro-pneumatic launch systems engineered for efficient, repeatable glider acceleration using advanced light-gas propulsion principles. Green Launch applies deep high-velocity testing expertise to support research, aerospace development, and specialized launch applications where controlled performance, lower operating emissions, and reliable launch dynamics matter.
Specialized launch, testing, and payload support services built around high-velocity propulsion expertise.
Hydro-pneumatic launch solutions designed to deliver controlled acceleration for glider applications, supporting repeatable performance, efficient launch energy transfer, and specialized aerospace testing requirements.
Field-tested horizontal firing programs validate pressure settings, vehicle weight, and resulting velocities, generating practical data for refining launch performance and propulsion system behavior.
Sub-orbital launch support for payload delivery and atmospheric missions demonstrates Green Launch's ability to adapt high-velocity launch technology for demanding aerospace applications.
Hydro-pneumatic launch systems for gliders offer a practical way to achieve strong, controlled acceleration without relying on conventional rocket-based methods. Green Launch combines propulsion research, field testing, and systems engineering to support launch concepts that prioritize repeatability, lower emissions, and measurable performance. This approach is well suited for aerospace developers, research teams, and specialized flight programs seeking dependable launch dynamics.
Green Launch brings specialized propulsion knowledge and practical testing experience to complex launch challenges.
Led by propulsion experts with hands-on experience in high-velocity launch system development.
Successful horizontal and vertical test programs demonstrate repeatable performance under varied launch conditions.
Hydrogen and oxygen propulsion concepts support lower-emission launch operations with water vapor byproduct.
Technology development focuses on reducing launch costs compared with traditional rocket-based alternatives.
Experienced leaders behind 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 hydro-pneumatic launch system uses pressurized fluid and gas energy to accelerate a glider during launch. The goal is to provide controlled, repeatable takeoff assistance without depending on conventional rocket propulsion. For research and aerospace applications, this type of system can support precise launch profiles, measurable acceleration data, and efficient energy transfer during testing or operational use.
Speak with our team about your launch concept and requirements.
Years of focused propulsion development.
Demonstrated through repeated field launches.
Built around lower-emission propulsion concepts.
Share your glider program goals, technical requirements, and testing needs. We'll help you explore the right launch approach.
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.