Hypersonix Launch Systems

Zero
CO₂ Emissions

MACH 7
Max Speed

The future of flight

Our new company film gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the passionate team of visionaries, engineers and dreamers who are at the heartbeat of our pioneering company and the journey to commercialising our technology. Witness the dedication and innovation that fuel our vision to be the world leader in sustainable hypersonic flight technology.

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Hypersonix Benefits

Simple

Airbreathing scramjet propulsion with no moving parts.

Faster

Hydrogen-fueled for higher Mach.

Scalable

3D printable scramjet engine.

Proven

More than 100 ground tests, hypersonic flight proven scramjet.

Unique

Boost-glide-power capable hypersonic flyers.

About us

Revolutionising hypersonic technology

Hypersonix is Australia’s leading aerospace engineering, design and build company, specialising in hypersonic technology and scramjet engines.

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Reusable technology

Our reusable launch technology and engines provide superior speed, performance and reliability, time and time again.

Powered by hydrogen

Hypersonix’s SPARTAN scramjet uses hydrogen as fuel for its high thrust and longer flight times

Innovative design and engineering

We’re pioneering world-leading hypersonic technology through sustainable systems and additive engineering.

Sustainable & Clean

Unlike other launch systems on the market, the SPARTAN scramjet produces only H₂O exhaust and can leverage the sustainable benefits of green hydrogen fuel.

Technology

Our flight systems

Our scramjet engines and hypersonic vehicles are designed and engineered to disrupt the global market with New Space best practices.

SPARTAN

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SPARTAN

State of the art hydrogen fuelled scramjet technology

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DART

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DART

High temperature alloy, SPARTAN powered technology demonstrator and hypersonic test bed

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VISR

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VISR

Reusable multi-mission hypersonic flyer

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Delta Velos

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Delta Velos

Next generation high-cadence and reusable access to space launch system

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History

Hypersonic flight in Australia

Australia has led the way in scramjet airbreathing propulsion research. Hypersonix is now at the forefront of commercialising hypersonic flight.

2002

First successful scramjet flight test. HyShot program launches the first scramjet to produce supersonic combustion.

2012

Ground test of DLR CMC’s at scramjet combustor conditions at NASA. CMC panels undamaged after multiple 45 second tests.

1989

T4 shock tunnel commissioned at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. More than 6,000 scramjet grounds tests conducted since, at real flight conditions.

2015

First flight test of hydrogen-fuelled 3D scramjet: HIFiRE 7.

2019

Ground test of SPARTAN scramjet engine.

2021

First 3D printed fixed geometry scramjet in Australia.

2025

Target first launch DART in Q1 2025.

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Meet the team

Meet our dedicated team, the driving force behind our mission to lead the world in sustainable hypersonic flight technology. This diverse group of visionaries, engineers and dreamers is central to our pioneering efforts and the commercialisation of our ground-breaking technology.

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Careers

Interested in joining our team?

Join Hypersonix for an exhilarating ride! We seek dynamic individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, with a can-do attitude and a drive to disrupt the Aerospace industry. With our focus on innovation and meaningful work, we're nearly set to soar.

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11 Sep

2024

Australia set to become home to hypersonic flight testing after Southern Launch and Hypersonix sign MoU

Leading South Australian spaceport provider Southern Launch and Queensland hypersonic vehicle and scramjet technology manufacturer Hypersonix Launch Systems are helping to cement South Australia’s position as the next global aerospace hub after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a turnkey hypersonic test bed service.

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12 Jul

2024

UK MoD HTCDF contract announcement July 2024

Hypersonix signs a framework contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to advance the UK's hypersonic capabilities.

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4 Apr

2024

Hypersonix Accelerates Company Growth with Strategic Appointment for Chair of the Board

Former Ambassador to the United States tapped by Australian hypersonic technology and scramjet engine disruptors.

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15 Nov

2023

Hypersonix signs MoU with Nominal systems for Digital Twin prototype

Hypersonix and Nominal Systems partner to create Hyper Twin X™, a digital twin demonstrator for the hypersonic DART, marking a leap in aerospace technology development.

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Hypersonix Launch Systems

Zero
CO₂ Emissions

6,000
Shock Tun nel Tests

MACH 7
Max Speed