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Hypersonix Launch Systems

HardwareBrisbane, AustraliaFounded 2019· One of 1779 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

An aerospace technology company developing hydrogen-powered, 3D-printed scramjet engines and autonomous hypersonic flight vehicles for defense and commercial applications.

CEO / Founder
Matt Hill
Team Size
51-200
Stage
Active
Total Funding
$48.95M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
High Tor Capital, National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), Saab, RKKVC

Technology & Products

Key Products

Spartan Scramjet Engine: A hydrogen-fueled, fixed-geometry engine manufactured via 3D printing., DART AE: A 3-meter long, 3D-printed hypersonic technology demonstrator for high-speed flight testing., VISER: A hypersonic UAV designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions., Delta-Velos: A reusable hypersonic transport system designed for satellite launch and high-speed cargo.

Technological Advantage

The 'Spartan' engine features a fixed-geometry design with no moving parts, increasing reliability at extreme speeds. Their 3D-printing approach reduces production time from months to weeks and significantly lowers costs compared to traditional hypersonic programs.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides sustainable, cost-effective, and rapid-response hypersonic capabilities through the world's first 3D-printed hydrogen scramjet, enabling speeds of Mach 5-7 with high maneuverability.

How They Differentiate

Proprietary 3D-printed hydrogen scramjet technology (SPARTAN) offering zero-carbon, reusable, and high-cadence flight capabilities with no moving parts.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Department of Defense (US and Australia), intelligence agencies, commercial space launch providers, and high-speed logistics firms.

Industry Verticals

Aerospace & Defense, Space Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Government & Intelligence

Competitors

Hermeus; Stratolaunch; Destinus

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Transitioned from R&D to flight testing phase after securing major US defense contracts and sovereign investment.

Major Milestones

Selected for US DIU HyCAT (Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing) program in Mar 2023, Partnership with Rocket Lab for DART AE launch using HASTE rocket in Apr 2023, Closed $46M Series A funding round led by High Tor Capital in Oct 2025, DART AE completed first hypersonic flight test, exceeding Mach 5, launched from NASA Wallops Island via Rocket Lab HASTE in Feb 2026

Notable Customers

US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU); Kratos Defense & Security Solutions; Australian Department of Defence

https://www.hypersonix.com

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Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

Hypersonix Launch Systems is an Australian aerospace company developing hydrogen-powered, 3D-printed scramjet engines and autonomous hypersonic flight vehicles. Founded in 2019 and based in Brisbane, the company targets defense and commercial applications requiring sustained speeds of Mach 5 to Mach 7. Its core differentiator is the use of metal additive manufacturing to produce fixed-geometry scramjet engines that eliminate moving parts, increasing reliability at extreme speeds while reducing production time from months to weeks.

The company's primary product is the Spartan scramjet engine, a hydrogen-fueled, fixed-geometry design manufactured via 3D printing. Hypersonix also builds the DART AE, a 3-meter-long 3D-printed hypersonic technology demonstrator for flight testing, and the VISER, a hypersonic UAV for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The Delta-Velos is a reusable hypersonic transport system intended for satellite launch and high-speed cargo delivery. Key materials include Inconel and other super-alloys, printed through partners like Amiga Engineering.

Hypersonix serves the U.S. and Australian Departments of Defense, intelligence agencies, commercial space launch providers, and high-speed logistics firms. Notable customers include the U.S. Defense Innovation Unit, Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, and the Australian Department of Defence. The company was selected for the DIU's Hypersonic and High-Cadence Airborne Testing program in March 2023 and has partnered with Rocket Lab for launch services using the HASTE rocket. A $46 million Series A round closed in October 2024, led by High Tor Capital, with participation from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, Queensland Investment Corporation, Saab, and RKKVC.

Hypersonix's strategic moat lies in its proprietary 3D-printed hydrogen scramjet technology, which offers zero-carbon emissions, reusability, and high-cadence flight capabilities with no moving parts. This positions it against competitors like Hermeus, Stratolaunch, and Destinus. The company's reliance on defense contracts and sovereign investment creates both a stable funding base and exposure to shifting government priorities. As it transitions from R&D to flight testing, the key open question is whether its additive manufacturing approach can scale to meet the production cadence demanded by military and commercial customers.