Hypersonix Launch Systems Pty Ltd

Hypersonix Launch Systems, based in Australia, specializes in advanced hypersonic technology and scramjet engines, focusing on sustainable solutions utilizing hydrogen fuel to enhance aerospace capabilities. Based in Queensland, Australia and founded in 2019, Hypersonix Launch Systems Pty Ltd, founded by Michael Smart and David Waterhouse, with Matt Hill serving as CEO and Michael Smart as co‑founder and CTO, provides hypersonic propulsion systems, scramjet engines, and reusable flight vehicles for the aerospace and defence industry. In July 2025, Hypersonix Launch Systems Pty Ltd raised AUD 46 million in series A funding led by new investor High Tor Capital, with participation from other new investors Saab, RKKVC, National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, and QIC. Hypersonix Launch Systems specializes in advanced hypersonic technology and scramjet engines, particularly focusing on sustainable solutions utilizing hydrogen fuel.

The flagship product, the SPARTAN scramjet, utilizes innovative airbreathing propulsion systems that operate without moving parts, yielding high thrust and extended flight durations. The company also provides a range of hypersonic vehicles for various missions, including a reusable multi-mission hypersonic flyer that supports access to different orbits from diverse launch sites. Their technology is aimed primarily at government and defense sectors, with existing collaborations with the US Department of Defense and the UK Ministry of Defence to address national defense needs. Hypersonix Launch Systems specializes in advanced hypersonic technology and scramjet engines, particularly focusing on sustainable solutions utilizing hydrogen fuel.

The flagship product, the SPARTAN scramjet, utilizes innovative airbreathing propulsion systems that operate without moving parts, yielding high thrust and extended flight durations. The company also provides a range of hypersonic vehicles for various missions, including a reusable multi-mission hypersonic flyer that supports access to different orbits from diverse launch sites. Their technology is aimed primarily at government and defense sectors, with existing collaborations with the US Department of Defense and the UK Ministry of Defence to address national defense needs. The company will use the July 2025 funding to support a NASA-backed test flight of its hypersonic vehicle and establish advanced manufacturing capabilities in Queensland.