Sub-Orbital Launch
Launch payloads into the stratosphere and beyond using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion system for efficient high-altitude testing and mission validation.
Green Launch provides near-space payload missions built around efficient launch, recovery, and retest cycles. Designed for research teams, aerospace programs, and technology developers, this service supports faster iteration, lower mission costs, and dependable access to high-altitude testing. From sub-orbital deployment to post-flight retrieval planning, clients gain a practical path to repeatable payload validation.
End-to-end mission support for launching, retrieving, and preparing payloads for repeat high-altitude testing.
Launch payloads into the stratosphere and beyond using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion system for efficient high-altitude testing and mission validation.
Support mission profiles designed around recoverable payload operations, helping teams capture hardware, data, and post-flight insights for future testing cycles.
Enable scientific payload missions focused on mesospheric and upper-atmospheric data collection for climatology, communications, navigation, and surveillance research.
Validate payloads and flight systems in extreme velocity environments with proven high-Mach launch capabilities tailored to advanced aerospace testing programs.
Use controlled horizontal firing campaigns to refine launch parameters, vehicle performance, and recovery-oriented mission configurations before vertical deployment.
Accelerate development cycles by combining launch access with repeatable test opportunities that help teams improve payload designs between missions.
We begin by reviewing your payload goals, altitude targets, data requirements, recovery priorities, and retest timeline. This helps shape a mission profile aligned with research, defense, or aerospace validation objectives.
Built on successful launch campaigns, high-velocity testing, and repeatable mission development milestones.
Clients choose Green Launch for advanced launch capability, practical testing value, and a mission-focused engineering approach.
Successful horizontal and vertical test campaigns demonstrate disciplined execution and real-world launch readiness.
Proprietary light-gas propulsion supports high-velocity missions for near-space access and payload validation.
A cost-effective alternative to traditional launch methods helps clients test more often.
Hydrogen and oxygen propellant technology supports cleaner launches with water vapor as byproduct.
Experienced leaders driving advanced aerospace mission development.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. John W. Hunter is a physicist with deep expertise in high-velocity propulsion systems and advanced aerospace testing. He brings decades of technical leadership to Green Launch, including his work leading the SHARP project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His background supports the company's mission to create practical, sustainable alternatives to conventional rocket launches. At Green Launch, Dr. Hunter helps guide propulsion development, mission design, and test execution for sub-orbital and near-space payload applications. His experience is especially valuable for customers seeking reliable launch environments for research, atmospheric sampling, and high-speed vehicle validation. He plays a central role in translating complex propulsion science into repeatable, mission-ready launch solutions.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson is a systems scientist and entrepreneur who contributes strategic and technical insight to Green Launch's customer and mission development efforts. His expertise in fluid delivery systems for aerospace applications supports the company's work in propulsion-enabled payload launch services. At Green Launch, Eric helps connect advanced launch capabilities with the needs of research organizations, aerospace developers, and defense stakeholders. He plays an important role in shaping partnerships, communicating mission value, and aligning technical services with customer objectives. His combination of scientific understanding and business perspective helps Green Launch present practical pathways for launch, recovery, and retest programs that require both innovation and operational clarity.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney brings operational perspective and leadership experience to Green Launch through his background as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His experience supports the company's planning, oversight, and broader mission strategy as it advances sustainable launch alternatives. At Green Launch, Don contributes to operational planning and organizational direction, helping ensure that technical innovation is matched by practical execution. His aviation background is especially relevant for programs that require disciplined mission coordination, safety awareness, and performance evaluation. By combining aerospace familiarity with environmental insight, he helps reinforce Green Launch's commitment to efficient, lower-impact launch systems for near-space and sub-orbital payload missions.
A near-space payload recovery service supports missions that send instruments or test hardware to high altitudes, then plans for retrieval and reuse after flight. The goal is to help customers launch payloads, collect meaningful data, recover hardware when mission design allows, and prepare for additional test cycles. This approach is especially useful for research, aerospace development, and technology validation programs.
Talk with our team about payload goals and testing needs.
Nine years advancing launch technology.
Multiple successful launch demonstrations completed.
Cleaner propellant approach for launches.
Share your payload objectives, testing requirements, and timeline. Our team will review mission fit, launch considerations, and next-step planning.
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