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Hypersonix Launch Systems

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Reusable, hydrogen-powered hypersonic vehicles and scramjet engines

Ipswich City, AustraliaFounded 2019Space
Valuation $100–250M Last recorded · 2025
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Hypersonix Launch Systems

Hypersonix Launch Systems is an Australian aerospace engineering firm specializing in hypersonic vehicle and scramjet engine development for sustainable space access. The company was co-founded in 2019 by Dr. Michael Smart, a scramjet expert and former NASA research scientist, and David Waterhouse, a specialist in the technology, media, and telecom sector. Dr. Smart’s extensive background includes chairing Hypersonic Propulsion at the University of Queensland and a decade at NASA's Langley Research Center, aiming to commercialize the scramjet technology he developed over decades.

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The company's core technology is the SPARTAN scramjet engine, a 3D-printed, hydrogen-powered system with no moving parts. This design allows it to be reusable, self-igniting, and capable of operating between Mach 5 and Mach 12. By using atmospheric air as an oxidizer and green hydrogen as fuel, the engine produces only water vapor as exhaust, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to traditional rocket propulsion. Hypersonix is developing a portfolio of hypersonic vehicles, including the DART AE technology demonstrator, the VISR reusable multi-mission flyer, and the Delta Velos launch system for delivering small satellites to orbit. These platforms are designed for applications in satellite deployment, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), and hypersonic technology testing.

Hypersonix serves both commercial and government clients, with a significant focus on the defense sector. The firm secured a notable contract with the U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to develop a high-speed test aircraft under the HyCAT program. The business model has transitioned from reliance on government grants to securing institutional investment. In August 2025, the company closed a Series A funding round with participation from strategic investors including High Tor Capital, Saab Ventures, and RKKVC, which will support its expansion, including U.S. trials and the build-out of manufacturing capabilities in Queensland.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2019
Headquarters
Ipswich City, Australia
Employees
62
Open positions
9
Dealroom signal
88.0/100
Sector
Space, Aerospace, Defence, Spinout, Sustainable Development Goals, Launch Vehicles, Spaceplanes and Hypersonic Flight, DT and LS, science-based, non-IP spinout
Technology
Hardware, 3D Technology, Deep Tech
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES AOther financing Oct 2025 $46M $184M Saab Ventures · RKKVC · QIC Ventures · High Tor Capital ↗
SERIES AOther financing Aug 2025 $0 — Undisclosed ↗
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Growth signals

Hypersonix Launch Systems website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Hypersonix Launch Systems is 25K monthly website visits, up 31.6% over the last three months. Hypersonix Launch Systems's team grew 19.2% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits25K 3-month web change+31.6% 1-year team growth+19.2%
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Investors

5 investors on the cap table

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Series A4 investors entered at this stage

  • High Tor Capital
  • Saab Ventures
  • RKKVC
  • QIC Ventures

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • The University of Queensland
Team profiled 8 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 3 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇦🇺 Australia88.2%
🇺🇸 United States3.9%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom2%
🇵🇱 Poland2%
🇩🇪 Germany2%
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