Sub-Orbital Launches
Launch payloads to the stratosphere and beyond for controlled materials exposure testing, environmental validation, and mission-specific research with lower-cost access than traditional rocket-based programs.
Green Launch provides high-altitude launch and data services for materials exposure testing, helping research and aerospace teams gather real-world performance data in demanding upper-atmosphere conditions. Using proven light-gas propulsion and sub-orbital launch capabilities, the company supports faster, lower-cost test campaigns for payload validation, environmental exposure analysis, and mission-critical materials research.
Specialized launch and data support for upper-atmosphere testing, sampling, and payload validation missions.
Launch payloads to the stratosphere and beyond for controlled materials exposure testing, environmental validation, and mission-specific research with lower-cost access than traditional rocket-based programs.
Support research missions that collect upper-atmosphere data alongside materials testing, enabling teams to correlate exposure conditions with altitude, pressure, and communications-related environmental factors.
Evaluate materials and payload performance under extreme velocity conditions using proven launch systems that have achieved speeds up to Mach 9 in relevant aerospace test environments.
High-altitude materials exposure testing gives aerospace, defense, and research teams a practical way to validate components in real flight-like environments. Green Launch combines sub-orbital launch capability, high-velocity propulsion expertise, and data-focused mission support to help customers study thermal, structural, and atmospheric effects on materials. The result is faster iteration, lower launch cost, and more actionable performance insight for advanced programs.
Built on successful launch testing and advanced propulsion development for demanding aerospace applications.
Organizations trust Green Launch for advanced launch-enabled testing backed by real technical progress.
Demonstrated launch performance up to Mach 9 for demanding aerospace and materials test objectives.
Designed as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rocket-based high-altitude testing and payload access.
Hydrogen and oxygen propulsion reduces emissions, with water vapor as the primary byproduct.
Led by experienced physicists and aerospace specialists with deep high-velocity propulsion knowledge.
Experienced leaders driving advanced launch innovation.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. John W. Hunter serves as Chief Technical Officer at Green Launch and brings deep expertise in high-velocity propulsion systems. 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 technologies. At Green Launch, he helps guide the technical strategy behind light-gas propulsion, hypersonic testing, and sub-orbital mission development. His background is especially valuable for customers seeking reliable high-altitude materials exposure testing, where launch dynamics, payload survivability, and data quality all matter. Dr. Hunter's leadership supports the company's mission to create practical, lower-cost alternatives to conventional launch methods while advancing research access for aerospace, defense, and scientific organizations.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson leads Strategic Outreach for Green Launch and contributes a strong blend of systems science, entrepreneurship, and aerospace application knowledge. His experience with fluid delivery systems is highly relevant to advanced launch operations, where precision, reliability, and mission coordination are essential. He helps connect Green Launch's technical capabilities with the needs of aerospace companies, research institutions, and defense organizations seeking efficient access to high-altitude testing. For customers planning materials exposure missions, Eric plays an important role in aligning mission goals, payload requirements, and program communication. His work supports Green Launch's broader effort to make specialized launch and data services more accessible, practical, and responsive to organizations developing next-generation technologies.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney serves as Chairman of the Board at Green Launch and brings valuable operational perspective from his background as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His experience supports the company's planning, oversight, and mission readiness efforts across advanced launch programs. For organizations considering high-altitude materials exposure testing, that operational discipline matters because successful missions depend on careful coordination, safety awareness, and practical execution. Don's leadership helps Green Launch balance innovation with structured decision-making as the company expands its launch and data capabilities. His combined aviation and environmental background also aligns well with Green Launch's focus on sustainable propulsion and responsible advancement of lower-emission alternatives to traditional space access systems.
High-altitude materials exposure testing places samples, components, or instrumented payloads into upper-atmosphere conditions so teams can evaluate how they perform under low pressure, temperature variation, aerodynamic stress, and radiation-related exposure. It is commonly used by aerospace, defense, and research organizations to validate materials before larger flight programs, reduce development risk, and gather real-world performance data that lab simulations alone may not fully replicate.
Talk with our team about payload goals and testing requirements.
Nine years advancing launch technology.
Demonstrated extreme high-velocity testing performance.
Lower-emission launch system approach.
Share your payload goals, exposure requirements, and timeline. Our team will review your mission needs and help determine the right launch and data 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