CubeSat Launch Access
Affordable launch access for university and research payloads using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion approach, built to reduce barriers to flight testing and space mission participation.
Green Launch helps universities and research teams reach near-space and orbital objectives with lower-cost launch options built around light-gas propulsion. Designed for institutions that need practical mission access, the program supports CubeSat-related research, sub-orbital payload delivery, and atmospheric science with a strong focus on affordability, speed, and sustainable launch innovation.
Flexible launch and research support options for academic payloads, atmospheric missions, and future orbital access.
Affordable launch access for university and research payloads using Green Launch's light-gas propulsion approach, built to reduce barriers to flight testing and space mission participation.
Sub-orbital payload delivery supports academic experiments, technology demonstrations, and early mission validation for teams needing stratospheric or beyond-atmosphere access.
Research-focused atmospheric sampling missions help universities and scientific organizations gather valuable mesospheric and ionospheric data for climate, communications, and surveillance studies.
Future-facing orbital delivery services are designed for satellites and mission supplies, offering a lower-cost pathway toward Low Earth Orbit deployment.
Structured test missions allow researchers to validate payload performance, launch conditions, and mission assumptions before scaling to more advanced deployments.
High-velocity launch capabilities can support specialized university and defense-adjacent research requiring extreme speed environments and advanced propulsion testing.
Green Launch gives universities and research institutions a practical path to flight opportunities that are often priced out of reach with conventional launch models. Using proprietary light-gas propulsion, the program supports CubeSat-related missions, atmospheric science, and payload testing with an emphasis on lower costs, faster turnaround potential, and environmentally conscious launch technology that helps researchers move from concept to mission execution more efficiently.
Built on successful testing milestones and advancing launch capabilities for research-driven payload missions.
Green Launch combines technical innovation with a mission to expand access to space research.
Designed to reduce launch costs and improve mission access for universities and research teams.
Proprietary light-gas propulsion supports high-velocity launches for sub-orbital and orbital mission development.
Hydrogen and oxygen propellant technology enables cleaner launches with water vapor as the byproduct.
Successful firing and vertical launch milestones demonstrate disciplined engineering and real-world progress.
Experienced leaders guiding 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 research. He played a leading role in the SHARP project at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and brings that technical foundation to Green Launch's mission development efforts. His background supports the company's work in light-gas propulsion, high-speed launch testing, and practical alternatives to traditional rocket-based access. For university CubeSat and research programs, Dr. Hunter's experience helps translate complex propulsion science into mission-ready launch concepts that prioritize affordability, performance, and technical rigor. His leadership is central to Green Launch's continued progress in sub-orbital testing, atmospheric research applications, and future orbital delivery capabilities.
Strategic Outreach
Eric Robinson brings systems science and entrepreneurial experience to Green Launch's outreach and partnership development efforts. His expertise in fluid delivery systems for aerospace applications supports the company's broader mission of making innovative launch technology more accessible to research organizations and institutional partners. In the university CubeSat context, he helps connect technical capability with program goals, collaboration opportunities, and mission planning needs. His role is especially valuable for academic teams seeking a launch partner that understands both engineering requirements and the practical realities of research funding, timelines, and stakeholder coordination. Robinson contributes to positioning Green Launch as a responsive, forward-looking provider for institutions pursuing affordable access to sub-orbital and orbital research missions.
Chairman of the Board
Don Whitney contributes operational perspective and strategic oversight to Green Launch through his background as an Air Force pilot and environmental consultant. His experience supports disciplined planning, mission readiness, and a practical understanding of how advanced aerospace programs move from concept to execution. For university and research-focused launch initiatives, that perspective helps reinforce reliability, safety awareness, and long-term program development. Whitney's environmental consulting background also aligns with Green Launch's emphasis on more sustainable launch methods using hydrogen and oxygen gas propellant. As Chairman of the Board, he helps guide the company's growth while supporting a launch model intended to expand access for scientific organizations, satellite developers, and academic institutions seeking more affordable mission pathways.
The University CubeSat Launch Program is a research-focused launch offering designed to help universities and academic teams access sub-orbital and future orbital mission opportunities at lower cost. Green Launch applies its light-gas propulsion technology to support payload testing, atmospheric research, and CubeSat-related mission development for institutions that need more practical access to flight opportunities.
Talk with Green Launch about payload goals and launch options.
Years of focused launch technology development.
Demonstrated first vertical light-gas launch.
Cleaner propellant approach for launch missions.
Share your research goals, payload details, and timeline to explore affordable launch options 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