Payload Delivery
Deliver suborbital payloads to the stratosphere and beyond using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion system for responsive, lower-cost mission access.
Green Launch provides rapid, lower-emission suborbital launch capabilities for research, testing, and payload delivery. Built on proven light-gas propulsion and validated through repeated Yuma Proving Ground campaigns, this service helps aerospace, defense, and scientific teams access high-altitude environments with speed, flexibility, and a practical path to lower-cost mission execution.
Flexible launch support for payload delivery, atmospheric research, and high-speed aerospace testing missions.
Deliver suborbital payloads to the stratosphere and beyond using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion system for responsive, lower-cost mission access.
Support scientific missions requiring access to upper-atmosphere regions, including mesospheric and ionospheric sampling for communications, climate, and surveillance research.
Enable high-velocity flight testing for hypersonic vehicles and scramjet programs with demonstrated launch speeds reaching up to Mach 9.
Validate propulsion parameters, vehicle weights, and velocity profiles through controlled horizontal test firing campaigns at proving-ground scale.
Provide launch access for scientific organizations needing repeatable, mission-specific suborbital flights for instrumentation, sensing, and experimental payloads.
Help aerospace innovators prove new vehicle concepts, propulsion systems, and onboard technologies in realistic high-speed flight environments.
Green Launch's on-demand suborbital launch service gives research and aerospace organizations a practical way to reach high-altitude environments without relying on conventional rocket models. Using proprietary light-gas propulsion tested at Yuma Proving Ground, the platform supports payload delivery, atmospheric sampling, and flight validation with lower emissions, fast turnaround potential, and a scalable path toward more frequent mission access.
Built on successful test campaigns and real-world high-velocity launch achievements.
Green Launch combines technical depth, proven testing, and sustainable launch innovation.
Successful horizontal and vertical campaigns demonstrate repeatable performance under real proving-ground launch conditions.
Hydrogen and oxygen propulsion supports cleaner launches with water vapor as the primary byproduct.
Led by experienced physicists and aerospace specialists with deep high-velocity propulsion expertise.
Supports suborbital delivery, atmospheric research, and hypersonic testing for diverse aerospace applications.
Experienced leaders advancing sustainable high-speed launch systems.
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 advanced launch and scramjet-related technologies. His technical leadership helps shape Green Launch's light-gas propulsion platform for suborbital payload delivery, atmospheric access, and hypersonic testing applications. Dr. Hunter plays a central role in translating complex propulsion science into practical launch capability, guiding system development, test strategy, and mission readiness. His background supports Green Launch's goal of creating a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to traditional rocket-based access for research, defense, and aerospace customers.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson leads Strategic Outreach for Green Launch and contributes a blend of systems science, entrepreneurship, and aerospace application knowledge. His experience with fluid delivery systems is especially relevant to launch architectures that depend on precise gas handling, controlled propulsion inputs, and mission-specific integration. At Green Launch, he helps connect the company's technical capabilities with the needs of aerospace, defense, and scientific research organizations seeking responsive suborbital access. Robinson supports partnership development, customer engagement, and strategic positioning as the company expands its role in sustainable launch services. His ability to bridge technical concepts and market needs helps Green Launch communicate the value of lower-cost, lower-emission launch alternatives to organizations pursuing testing, sampling, and payload deployment missions.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney serves as Chairman of the Board and brings operational perspective shaped by his background as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His experience supports Green Launch's planning around mission execution, safety considerations, and the broader environmental value of alternative launch systems. Whitney helps guide the company's strategic direction as it develops practical suborbital and future orbital delivery capabilities using light-gas propulsion. His aviation and consulting background adds discipline to operational planning while reinforcing Green Launch's commitment to more sustainable launch methods. By combining aerospace familiarity with environmental insight, he contributes to a leadership team focused on making high-speed launch services more accessible, mission-ready, and aligned with evolving expectations around cost efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
An on-demand suborbital launch service provides responsive access to high-altitude flight without requiring a full orbital mission profile. Green Launch uses light-gas propulsion to accelerate payloads for research, testing, and atmospheric missions, helping organizations reach the stratosphere and beyond with a lower-emission, potentially lower-cost alternative to conventional rocket-based launch approaches.
Speak with Green Launch about payloads, testing, and launch planning.
Years of focused launch technology development.
Multiple successful launch and firing series.
Cleaner launch concept using light-gas propulsion.
Share your payload goals, testing requirements, or research objectives, and Green Launch will help outline 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 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