Payload Delivery
Support for lifting research and technical payloads into the stratosphere for testing, observation, and mission validation with a focus on reliable high-altitude access.
Green Launch provides high-altitude launch support for research, atmospheric sampling, and payload missions with a focus on efficient, lower-emission access to the stratosphere. Backed by years of propulsion testing and sub-orbital development, the team helps organizations pursue dependable flight opportunities for scientific and aerospace objectives.
Explore high-altitude launch and payload services for research, testing, and atmospheric mission objectives.
Support for lifting research and technical payloads into the stratosphere for testing, observation, and mission validation with a focus on reliable high-altitude access.
High-altitude mission support for collecting atmospheric data and enabling scientific studies related to climate, communications, navigation, and surveillance research.
Mission planning and launch support for sub-orbital payload objectives, helping organizations reach upper-atmosphere environments for testing and data collection.
Stratospheric Balloon Launch Services from Green Launch are designed for organizations that need practical access to high-altitude environments for research, testing, and atmospheric data collection. With a foundation in advanced propulsion development, sub-orbital payload work, and sustainable launch innovation, the company supports missions that demand technical precision, lower operating costs, and flexible payload opportunities for scientific and aerospace applications.
Built on successful testing milestones and advanced high-velocity launch development experience.
Green Launch combines technical depth with a forward-looking approach to high-altitude mission support.
Led by aerospace and physics professionals with deep experience in propulsion, systems science, and mission planning.
Built around lower-emission launch concepts using hydrogen and oxygen propellant with water vapor byproduct.
Developed to reduce mission costs compared with traditional launch approaches for research and payload delivery.
Backed by successful horizontal and vertical test milestones demonstrating consistent progress in launch capability.
Experienced leaders behind advanced mission development.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. John W. Hunter serves as Chief Technical Officer at Green Launch and brings a strong background in physics and high-velocity propulsion systems. His experience includes leading the SHARP project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, giving him deep technical insight into advanced launch concepts and extreme-speed vehicle performance. At Green Launch, he helps guide the development of sustainable, cost-effective alternatives to conventional launch methods, with a focus on high-altitude and sub-orbital mission capability. His expertise supports the company’s work in payload delivery, atmospheric access, and propulsion innovation. For organizations seeking technically rigorous stratospheric launch support, Dr. Hunter’s background adds a high level of scientific credibility and mission-focused leadership.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson leads Strategic Outreach for Green Launch and contributes a blend of systems science knowledge and entrepreneurial experience. His background includes expertise in fluid delivery systems for aerospace applications, which aligns closely with the technical demands of advanced launch and payload operations. At Green Launch, he helps connect the company’s capabilities with research organizations, aerospace partners, and commercial stakeholders seeking practical access to high-altitude and near-space environments. His role supports collaboration, mission alignment, and communication between technical teams and prospective customers. For clients evaluating stratospheric balloon launch services, Eric helps translate complex aerospace capabilities into clear mission opportunities, timelines, and partnership pathways.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney serves as Chairman of the Board at Green Launch and brings valuable operational perspective shaped by his experience as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His background supports the company’s emphasis on disciplined planning, mission oversight, and environmentally conscious innovation in launch services. At Green Launch, he contributes to strategic direction and operational planning for advanced payload and atmospheric access initiatives. His aviation and consulting experience helps reinforce a practical, safety-minded approach to mission execution while supporting the company’s broader goal of sustainable space and high-altitude access. For customers considering complex launch projects, his leadership adds confidence in the organization’s planning standards and long-term vision.
A stratospheric balloon is used to carry instruments, sensors, and research payloads into the upper atmosphere for testing, observation, and data collection. Common applications include atmospheric sampling, communications research, environmental monitoring, and validating payload performance in near-space conditions. It offers a practical way to access high altitudes without the cost and complexity of a full orbital launch.
Speak with our team about payload goals and launch planning.
Years of focused launch development.
Eco-conscious propulsion system approach.
Demonstrated through successful launch tests.
Share your payload goals, research needs, or mission requirements, and our team will help outline the next steps.
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