Stratospheric Payload Delivery by Green Launch

Green Launch provides advanced stratospheric and sub-orbital payload delivery using proprietary light-gas propulsion technology. Built for research, aerospace, and high-altitude missions, the service offers a lower-emission, cost-conscious alternative to conventional launch methods while drawing on proven testing at Yuma Proving Ground and years of propulsion development.

High-altitude payload launch system

Our Stratospheric Payload Delivery Services

Explore Green Launch services for high-altitude testing, sampling, and payload delivery missions.

Sub-Orbital Delivery

Deliver payloads to the stratosphere and beyond for research, testing, and atmospheric missions using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion platform and proven vertical launch capabilities.

Atmospheric Sampling

Support scientific missions with high-altitude sampling services designed to gather valuable mesospheric and upper-atmospheric data for climatology, communications, navigation, and surveillance research.

Hypersonic Testing

Validate payloads, components, and flight concepts in extreme velocity environments with launch testing that has achieved speeds up to Mach 9.

Horizontal Test Firing

Use controlled horizontal test firing campaigns to evaluate propulsion parameters, vehicle weights, pressure profiles, and resulting velocities in field conditions.

Orbital Delivery

Leverage the broader Green Launch platform for future satellite and supply delivery missions to Low Earth Orbit with rapid turnaround potential.

Mission Feasibility

Work with Green Launch to assess payload compatibility, mission objectives, launch profiles, and technical requirements for specialized high-altitude delivery programs.

Advanced Launch Capability

Efficient Access to High Altitudes

Green Launch helps organizations reach the stratosphere with a practical alternative to traditional rocket systems. Using proprietary light-gas propulsion, the company supports atmospheric research, payload testing, and sub-orbital delivery with lower emissions and strong velocity performance. Its proven launch work at Yuma Proving Ground demonstrates real-world readiness for demanding aerospace and scientific missions.

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The Green Launch Difference

Why Choose Green Launch?

Green Launch combines technical innovation with practical mission-focused launch capabilities.

Proprietary Tech

Light-gas propulsion technology enables high-velocity launches for specialized payload delivery and testing missions.

Sustainable Design

Hydrogen and oxygen propellant supports lower-emission launches with water vapor as the primary byproduct.

Proven Testing

Successful campaigns at Yuma Proving Ground demonstrate repeatable field performance under varied launch parameters.

Cost Focus

Designed to reduce launch costs while expanding access for research, aerospace, and satellite customers.

Meet The Green Launch Team

Experienced leaders driving advanced launch innovation.

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Dr. John W. Hunter

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.

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Eric Robinson

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.

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Don Whitney

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is stratospheric intervention payload delivery?

Stratospheric intervention payload delivery is the deployment of instruments, sensors, or specialized payloads into the stratosphere for research, testing, communications, or technology validation. Green Launch uses light-gas propulsion to accelerate payloads to high altitude quickly, offering an alternative to conventional rocket-based approaches for organizations that need efficient access to upper-atmosphere environments.

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Still Have Mission Questions?

Speak with Green Launch about payload requirements and launch planning.

Trusted Innovation

Awards and Recognition

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Founded in 2017

Years of focused propulsion development.

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Mach 9 Testing

Demonstrated extreme high-velocity capability.

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Sustainable Propulsion

Lower-emission launch system approach.

Plan Your High-Altitude Mission

Share your payload goals, mission requirements, and timeline to explore whether Green Launch is the right fit for your project.

Contact Us Today

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.