Delta Velos
This fully reusable hypersonic flight system will enable scramjet-powered access to space, from any launch site. Engineered for rapid mission deployment, time to launch will be measured in days, not months.
The vision; enabling multi-mission hypersonic space operations
Repeatable hypersonic flight
Engineered for high-cadence flight, this aircraft can be refuelled and ready to fly in a short timeframe, proving capable of multi-mission payload delivery.
Multi-satellite deployment
Designed to be scaled so different payloads can reach different orbits, this aircraft can take off and change direction in low Earth orbit (LEO) to deploy a range of satellites.
Scalable development
Manufactured using efficient additive engineering processes and commercial CMC materials, Delta Velos is purpose-built for a short cost-effective production cycle.
Controlled manoeuvrability
Delta Velos will be capable of following a guided flight trajectory and have the ability to fly like a plane, providing more controlled access to low earth orbit.
Specifications
Faster, efficient hypersonic satellite launch
The demand for high-speed space operations is growing, however developing the necessary propulsion systems and thermal-resistant materials required for hypersonic flight presents major technical and financial challenges.
Enter Delta Velos – engineered with a cost-effective production and fast iteration cycle that accelerates mission deployment and enables repeatable flight. This system is designed to revolutionise hypersonic satellite launch and payload delivery to space.
Rapid, responsive access to space
Delta Velos will fly like an aircraft, rather than a traditional rocket, enabling launches from more locations with less reliance on fixed infrastructure. This system will deliver controlled, non-ballistic mission capabilities for space operations like satellite deployment and constellation replenishment.
Designed for responsive payload deployment, Delta Velos is capable of efficient and repeated hypersonic access to space.
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Hydrogen is fuel for a low carbon future
Hydrogen can be produced from just water, using renewable energy. Burning it in an engine produces only water vapour. There is a global movement towards low-carbon fuels and Australia is set to become a key player in the hydrogen industry, with government and private investment into local green hydrogen production facilities.
Hypersonix has partnered with BOC Australia, who has announced its intention to build a green hydrogen production facility using seawater as the main ingredient, in Queensland.
The clean hydrogen industry is growing quickly Australia-wide, with over $1.6 billion invested in the private sector and $1.27 billion in the public sector. The price of clean hydrogen is projected to decrease to between $2 and $4 per kilogram by 2030.
Hydrogen is an excellent aerospace fuel
The space industry has historically utilised hydrogen as rocket fuel, including in the space shuttle program.
Hydrogen is non-toxic and its low density means any leaks and fires are directed upwards — unlike hydrocarbon fuels, which could pool under the aircraft. Hypersonix’s vehicles are also unmanned, reducing the risks to humans. Hydrogen has approximately 2.5 times the energy density of hydrocarbon fuels, such as kerosene, making it the perfect fuel in an industry where every gram counts.
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