Hypersonix Launch Systems
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
- 11-50
- 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 2024"]
Notable Customers
US Defense Innovation Unit (DIU); Kratos Defense & Security Solutions; Australian Department of Defence
Recent coverage of Hypersonix Launch Systems
- Hypersonix has successfully flight-tested the DART AE vehicle, powered by the world’s first fully 3D-printed SPARTAN scramjet engine.
- Hypersonix Launch Systems has set a late February 2026 launch window for DART AE, the first hypersonic craft powered by a 3D-printed hydrogen scramjet engine.
- Hypersonix Launch Systems has set a late February window for the DART AE launch, powered by a 3D-printed SPARTAN scramjet engine.