September 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Presentation at Mars Society Annual Convention The Green Launch (GL) core team (John Hunter, Eric Robinson, Rob Fryer, and Don Whitney all attended this held at University of California, Irvine on September    We presented the overview concept and...

June 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Pneumatic Components Received Phil Sluter of TriAxial Design and John Hunter refined and optimized the tubing and fittings to control the gas loading of the gun and safe firing. Firm order was placed on June 2 for the major components. Essentially all...

May 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Yuma Test Preparations John Hunter and Don Whitney made another 3-day trip to YPG starting May 1 to coordinate several aspects of preparation for a series of horizontal test shots this summer: • Meeting with YPG staff to discuss our test plans and...

April 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Kickstarter Campaign We believe that the elements of the campaign materials and video make a good case for the Green Launch development and test plan. Unfortunately, it looks like the online pledges will fall short of the goal of $95,000. However, our...

March 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Kickstarter Campaign The elements of the campaign materials have been completed and been approved by the Kickstarter organization. These include a text description of Green Launch, a video, and rewards for different levels of contributions. The Green...

February 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Kickstarter Campaign The elements of the campaign materials have been completed and been approved by the Kickstarter organization. These include a text description of Green Launch, a video, and rewards for different levels of contributions. The Green...

January 2017

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Small Payload Design Demonstration John Hunter has been experimenting with small off-the-shelf commercial components which can be assembled into our expected early payload volume (white cylinders) approximately 1 ¼ inch diameter by 4 inches long. These...

December 2016

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Facility Photos Green Launch Team visited YPG on October 18 through 20, 2016. We took many photos which have now been released by the Public Information Office. These facilities, equipment, and services will be invaluable for...

November 2016

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) Site Visit Four Green Launch team members (photo L-R: John Hunter, Don Whitney, Steve Kane, Rob Fryer) visited YPG on October 18 through 20, 2016. Major activities included discussions with YPG staff on support available, tour...