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.
Managing Director
David Waterhouse
David Waterhouse is a C-level space sector and telecommunications industry veteran, with 30 years’ experience in senior management roles for blue chip companies in Australia, Asia and Europe.
From a governance perspective, David has more than 25 years’ experience as a Director and Officer of fully-owned subsidiary start-ups for publicly-listed companies. He has won awards for the Antarctic Station as a satellite earth station, and for the first solar powered satellite communications system in the Cook Islands.
CTO, Head of R&D
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.
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.
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