Hypersonic Vehicle Testing
Test hypersonic vehicle concepts using a proven launch platform that has supported scramjet programs and achieved projectile velocities up to Mach 9 for demanding R&D objectives.
Green Launch supports advanced R&D programs with hypersonic projectile testing built around proven light-gas propulsion technology. Backed by repeated field testing at Yuma Proving Ground and demonstrated velocities up to Mach 9, the service helps aerospace, defense, and research teams validate concepts, gather performance data, and move development forward with a practical, high-velocity test platform.
Focused high-velocity testing services for propulsion, flight validation, and advanced aerospace research programs.
Test hypersonic vehicle concepts using a proven launch platform that has supported scramjet programs and achieved projectile velocities up to Mach 9 for demanding R&D objectives.
Conduct controlled horizontal firings to evaluate pressure profiles, vehicle weight effects, release conditions, and resulting velocities across repeatable test configurations.
Support research payload missions requiring high-speed sub-orbital launch conditions, atmospheric access, and practical validation of payload survivability and performance.
Enable upper-atmosphere and mesospheric research missions with launch-tested vehicles designed for data collection, communications experiments, and scientific instrumentation deployment.
Provide a launch environment suited for hypersonic combustion ramjet testing, informed by prior free-flying scramjet launches at record-setting Mach conditions.
Generate actionable performance data across varying gas charge pressures, peak pressures, payload weights, and achieved speeds to inform engineering decisions.
Green Launch helps R&D teams evaluate hypersonic concepts with a launch system built for repeatable, data-rich testing. From propulsion and vehicle behavior to payload survivability, the service supports meaningful validation without relying on conventional rocket architectures. Demonstrated field campaigns, successful horizontal firings, and record-setting scramjet-related performance give customers a practical path to gather test data, reduce uncertainty, and advance development milestones faster.
Built on successful test campaigns, repeatable launches, and advanced propulsion validation experience.
Green Launch offers a specialized platform for advanced hypersonic and high-velocity testing.
Demonstrated projectile launch velocities up to Mach 9 for demanding hypersonic research applications.
Successful multi-shot campaigns show repeatable performance across changing pressure, weight, and velocity parameters.
Led by experts in physics, propulsion, and aerospace systems with deep high-velocity testing experience.
Light-gas propulsion uses hydrogen and oxygen propellant with water vapor as the primary byproduct.
Experienced leaders behind advanced launch testing.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. John W. Hunter serves as Chief Technical Officer and brings deep expertise in high-velocity propulsion systems to Green Launch. A physicist by training, he previously led the SHARP project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, giving him rare hands-on experience with extreme-speed launch and propulsion concepts. His technical background directly supports Green Launch's work in hypersonic projectile testing, scramjet-related programs, and advanced launch system development. Dr. Hunter helps guide test architecture, performance analysis, and technology maturation for customers pursuing aerospace, defense, and scientific R&D objectives. His leadership is central to translating complex propulsion theory into practical, field-tested launch capabilities that generate meaningful data for demanding research programs.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson supports Green Launch through strategic outreach informed by his background as a systems scientist and entrepreneur. His experience with fluid delivery systems for aerospace applications aligns closely with the company's light-gas propulsion platform and broader mission to expand practical access to high-speed testing and launch services. He helps connect technical capability with customer requirements, supporting conversations with aerospace, defense, and research organizations evaluating specialized test programs. Eric plays an important role in translating complex engineering value into clear program alignment, helping prospective partners understand how Green Launch's testing platform can support validation, data collection, and development milestones. His cross-functional perspective strengthens collaboration between technical teams and external stakeholders.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney serves as Chairman of the Board and contributes operational perspective shaped by his experience as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His background supports Green Launch's planning, oversight, and mission execution for advanced launch and testing initiatives. With insight into flight operations and practical program management, he helps the company balance technical ambition with disciplined execution. Don's experience is especially valuable for organizations seeking a testing partner that understands both aerospace mission requirements and broader operational considerations. His leadership supports Green Launch's continued development as a provider of sustainable, high-velocity launch solutions for research, defense, and commercial innovation. He helps ensure the company remains focused on reliable progress and responsible growth.
Hypersonic projectile testing is used to evaluate vehicle concepts, propulsion behavior, structural survivability, instrumentation performance, and aerodynamic assumptions under extreme-speed conditions. For R&D programs, it provides measurable launch and flight data that can support concept validation, subsystem development, and risk reduction before larger-scale demonstrations or operational integration efforts.
Speak with Green Launch about test objectives, constraints, and mission fit.
Established aerospace launch innovator since 2017.
Documented extreme-velocity testing capability.
Hydrogen-oxygen launch approach with water vapor.
Share your R&D goals, payload profile, or propulsion objectives, and Green Launch will help determine the right testing 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 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