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.
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 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.
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 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.