Sub-Orbital Launch
Deploy technology demonstration payloads to the stratosphere and beyond for flight validation, sensor testing, and rapid mission execution without the cost and complexity of conventional orbital launch programs.
Green Launch delivers technology demonstration payload missions built for speed, affordability, and repeatable testing. Using proprietary light-gas propulsion, the team supports sub-orbital research, atmospheric access, and rapid flight validation for aerospace, defense, and scientific organizations seeking a practical alternative to traditional launch timelines and costs.
Mission-ready launch options for research, validation, and high-speed aerospace testing.
Deploy technology demonstration payloads to the stratosphere and beyond for flight validation, sensor testing, and rapid mission execution without the cost and complexity of conventional orbital launch programs.
Support scientific and communications research with payload missions designed to access upper-atmosphere regions, enabling data collection, instrument trials, and specialized environmental measurement campaigns.
Validate components and mission concepts in extreme high-velocity conditions using proven launch technology that has supported free-flying scramjet and hypersonic vehicle testing at very high Mach numbers.
Run controlled launch demonstrations with adjustable pressure, payload weight, and velocity parameters to gather performance data and refine mission profiles before larger-scale deployment.
Advance payload concepts toward Low Earth Orbit applications with a launch architecture focused on lower cost, faster turnaround, and scalable delivery for satellites and mission-critical supplies.
Accelerate technology readiness by pairing affordable launch access with repeatable testing, helping organizations move from prototype to demonstrated performance more efficiently.
Green Launch begins by reviewing your payload goals, target altitude, data requirements, and mission constraints. This early planning phase aligns the launch profile with your technology demonstration, research, or validation objectives.
Built on successful test campaigns and real-world high-velocity launch demonstrations.
Green Launch combines technical depth with a practical path to faster, lower-cost payload missions.
Designed to reduce launch costs compared with traditional rocket-based mission options.
Demonstrated launch performance at extreme speeds for demanding aerospace and defense applications.
Uses hydrogen and oxygen propellant with water vapor as the primary byproduct.
Led by specialists in physics, propulsion, systems science, and operational planning.
Experienced leaders advancing practical space access.
Chief Technical Officer
Dr. John W. Hunter serves as Chief Technical Officer at Green Launch and brings deep expertise in high-velocity propulsion systems. 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 acceleration technologies. At Green Launch, he helps guide the technical strategy behind light-gas propulsion, hypersonic testing, and payload launch development. His background supports the company's mission to create a more practical, lower-cost alternative to conventional rocket systems. Dr. Hunter's leadership is especially valuable for customers seeking rigorous engineering, measurable performance, and a credible path from concept testing to real-world mission execution.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson leads Strategic Outreach for Green Launch, helping connect the company's launch capabilities with the needs of aerospace, defense, and research organizations. His background as a systems scientist and entrepreneur brings a practical, cross-disciplinary perspective to customer engagement and mission planning. With expertise in fluid delivery systems for aerospace applications, he understands both the technical and operational considerations that shape successful payload programs. At Green Launch, he plays an important role in translating complex launch technology into clear mission value for prospective partners. His work supports collaboration, program alignment, and the development of launch opportunities that move promising technologies from concept toward demonstrated performance.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney serves as Chairman of the Board at Green Launch and contributes broad operational insight shaped by his experience as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His background supports the company's planning, oversight, and mission execution strategy, particularly where disciplined operations and environmental considerations intersect. At Green Launch, he helps strengthen the organizational framework behind advanced payload launch initiatives, ensuring the company balances innovation with practical execution. His perspective is valuable for customers looking for a launch partner that understands both technical ambition and operational responsibility. Don Whitney's leadership helps reinforce Green Launch's commitment to dependable planning, sustainable methods, and long-term growth in the evolving space access market.
A technology demonstration payload launch is a mission designed to test, validate, or prove a new component, sensor, subsystem, or research instrument in real flight conditions. Instead of waiting for a large traditional launch campaign, organizations can use these missions to gather performance data, confirm survivability, and improve technology readiness before committing to broader deployment.
Talk with Green Launch about payload fit, timelines, and testing goals.
Years of focused launch technology development.
Multiple proven horizontal and vertical launches.
Eco-conscious hydrogen and oxygen launch approach.
Share your payload goals, mission requirements, and timeline to explore a practical launch path with the Green Launch team.
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