ABOUT HYPERSONIX
ABOUT HYPERSONIX
With a vision to create the world’s leading
hypersonic technology, Hypersonix is soaring into
the global aerospace and satellite launch markets.
THE FUTURE OF FLIGHT
To bring New Space best business practices to the application of green and hypersonic systems, that will disrupt the global aerospace sector and respect Earth’s atmosphere.
- Excellence in execution
- Customer centric focus
- Innovation
- Clean, green and sustainable
- Dedicated, diverse and inclusive team
- Going above and beyond
HYPERSONIC FLIGHT IN AUSTRALIA
1989
T4 Shock Tunnel commissioned. More than 6,000 scramjet ground tests conducted as real flight conditions.
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.
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.
2024
Target first launch DART AE.
LEADERSHIP
Hypersonix’s founders are among the world’s leading scramjet engineers and technology sector entrepreneurs.
Chief Executive Officer
Matt Hill
Matt has extensive experience in raising capital and over 25 successful exits in his career. With extensive experience across the technology, digital, deep tech, creative and banking sectors, he leads business transformations and commercial turnarounds that increase revenue, optimise structure, streamline operations, and increase productivity.
CTO, DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF ENGINEERING
Michael Smart
A world leader in scramjet technology, Michael Smart spent 10 years as a Research Scientist at the NASA Langley Research Center: Scramjet Branch. A pioneer in scramjet engine and hypersonic vehicle design, Michael was awarded Australia’s top scholar in his field of Aviation & Aerospace Engineering in 2020. Michael is the vehicle and technology architect of DART AE, Delta Velos, Delta Velos Orbiter and the Wirraway satellite launch system — all products in the exciting rollout portfolio of Hypersonix. He was also a senior member of the HIFiRE management team, which flew seven hypersonic payloads from 2007-2017. Michael is a research field leader in aviation and aerospace engineering.
CO-FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
David Waterhouse
David has more than 30 years experience working in the Space and TMT (Technology, Media, Telecom) sector and is co-founder of Hypersonix Launch Systems, an Australian engineering, design and build company specialising in hypersonic vehicles and scramjet engines to provide sustainable, affordable access to space.
Non-Executive Director
Gary Lewis
Senior executive with 30+ years of experience in capital markets, business and strategy development. Serial entrepreneur active in the resource and food industries globally, he grew several companies, both by acquisition and originally, leveraging his background in marketing and product management for major corporations. He successfully raised capital for and listed business in Australia and Canada, and was Managing Director and Chairman of publicly listed companies for over a decade.
chief commercial officer
Robert Drolet
Robert Drolet is a Senior Executive with major entrepreneurial-listed corporates in the US, Europe and the Middle East. He has 37 years’ experience negotiating joint ventures, leading M&A transactions, and managing corporate restructures and turnarounds.
GREENER AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGY
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Our partners
Hypersonix is proud to partner with a variety of industry leaders to leverage proven aerospace technology and expertise.
Industry Partners
Research Partners
Association Partners
Government Partners
RECOGNITION
Memberships
Space Industry Association of Australia
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Engineers Australia
British Australian Chamber of Commerce
German Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, AHK (Australische Handelskammer)
Awards
2022 Australian Defence Industry Awards:
- Aerospace Business of the Year
2022 AmCham Alliance:
- AmCham space award
2022 Endeavour Awards:
- Technology Application of the Year
- Manufacturer of the Year
2021 Australian Space Awards Finalist
- Engineer of the Year
- Executive of the Year
- Innovator of the Year – Company
- Innovator of the Year – Individual
- Start-up of the Year
2021 InnovationAus Finalist