Hypersonix Launch Systems
Hypersonix Launch Systems is a Brisbane-based aerospace company developing hydrogen-fuelled scramjet engines and reusable hypersonic aircraft, including the SPARTAN engine and DART demonstrator, for space access and defence use. Former Australian ambassador to the US Arthur Sinodinos was appointed board chairman in 2026, succeeding co-founder David Waterhouse.
- Sector
- Hypersonic access-to-space technology (defence)
- Business model
- Hardware (aerospace/defence)
- Founded
- 2019
- Headquarters
- Brisbane
- Offices
- Brisbane QLD
- Markets
- Aerospace and defence
- Team size
- 45 employees (2025)
- Latest round
- A$46M Series A, led by High Tor Capital (Oct 2025)
Sources: hypersonix.com, hypersonix.com
1person interviewed
2episodes across 2 shows
The team on Day One
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▶ 19 December 2022 · Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 5 Arthur Sinodinos
▶ The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Arthur Sinodinos discusses the positive attributes Australia could learn from the US Arthur Sinodinos
Backed by
High Tor Capital, National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), Saab.
Sources: hypersonix.com
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