Managing Director, Hypersonix Launch Systems
| Role | Organisation | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| CEO (former) | Hypersonix USA | @AuManufacturing |
| Managing Director | Hypersonix Launch Systems | @AuManufacturing (17 Mar 2023), @AuManufacturing (4 May 2022), @AuManufacturing (29 Mar 2022), @AuManufacturing (28 Oct 2021) |
| Deputy Chair · Founder | Hypersonix Launch Systems | Dealroom, SmartCompany, @AuManufacturing |
| Deputy Chair (former) · Founder | Hypersonix | Startup Daily, Defence Connect |
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Brisbane hypersonic aircraft developer Hypersonix Launch Systems has raised a $46 million Series A led by High Tor Capital with Saab, RKKVC, QIC and federal backing, valuing it at $141 million.
Hypersonix, a Queensland company developing hypersonic planes that run on hydrogen, has secured a Series A backed by a UK fund, government investors and Saab.
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Hypersonix has named former US ambassador Arthur Sinodinos as its board chair, with co-founder David Waterhouse shifting to deputy chair as the hypersonic aerospace firm prepares its DART flyer flights for the US Defense Innovation Unit.
Hypersonix has appointed Arthur Sinodinos, a former Australian ambassador to the United States, as its board chair. Co-founder David Waterhouse becomes deputy chair. The company won its first US defence contract last year.
Hypersonix picked Rocket Lab to launch its DART AE hypersonic craft under a US defence program, following the Brisbane company's first major contract win.
An Australian hypersonics developer won a US defence agency contract for hypersonic test aircraft, selected from 63 respondents, with a Californian firm taking a second award; values undisclosed.
Hypersonix has finished benchtop testing of its 3D-printed scramjet engine and hydrogen fuel system, wrapping up a federal commercialisation grant and recalling two government-funded projects including a composites collaboration.
Hypersonix leads a CRC-P grant-funded hypersonic UAV project with Romar, LSM and USQ, starting July; Romar's earlier federal grant is also recalled.
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Brisbane aerospace firm Hypersonix has ordered a 3D printed scramjet engine from Amiga Engineering, arguing additive manufacturing will slash scramjet costs; the project earlier received a federal commercialisation grant.