Generation Orbit

X-60A Air-Launched Hypersonic Testbed

• Air-dropped, single-stage liquid rocket vehicle.
• Designed to reach sustained hypersonic speeds between approximately Mach 5–8.
• Operates at altitudes above about 70,000 ft.
• Internal and external payload accommodations for testing advanced materials, sensors, and subsystems.
• Intended to provide low-cost, high-cadence access to hypersonic flight conditions.

Low-Cost System for Defense Applications

• Builds on the X-60 heritage.
• Supports either air-launch or ground-launch configurations.
• Tailored for missile defense–related applications.
• Used to enable target tests in support of:
• Interceptor development.
• Sensor validation.
• Operational readiness activities.

GO-Next Reusable Hypersonic Flight Platform

• Concept for a fully reusable hypersonic vehicle.
• Extends hypersonic testing beyond single-use flight vehicles.
• Designed to support repeat missions on the same platform.
• Intended to provide a sustained, efficient pathway for:
• Advanced propulsion research.
• Thermal management approaches.
• Aerodynamic performance at hypersonic speeds.

Propulsion Testbed Concept

• Hover-capable propulsion testbed.
• Intended to support testing of next-generation rocket and air‑breathing engines.
• Operates in a controlled, reusable test environment.
• Separates propulsion testing from full-vehicle flight tests to:
• Accelerate technology maturation.
• Reduce overall program risk.

Advantages and Use Cases

Generation Orbit's systems are designed to:

• Provide low-cost access to hypersonic flight regimes.
• Support rapid, high-cadence test campaigns.
• Offer multiple launch options (including air-launch carrier platforms).
• Accommodate a range of internal and external payloads.

Typical use cases include:

• Hypersonic testing of advanced materials.
• Evaluation of sensors and subsystems in relevant environments.
• Missile defense–related test scenarios.
• Early-stage propulsion and vehicle concept maturation.

Generation Orbit's offerings are intended for organizations that need access to hypersonic environments, including:

• Defense and national security organizations.
• Aerospace primes and system integrators.
• Technology developers and research teams working on advanced materials, sensors, propulsion, or guidance systems.

Engagement Focus

Projects typically center on:

• Using hypersonic testbeds for target, sensor, and subsystem evaluations.
• Conducting experiments related to materials, thermal protection, and aerodynamics.
• Exploring propulsion concepts and flight technologies in relevant flight regimes.

How to Start a Conversation

To explore how Generation Orbit can support a specific hypersonic mission or test need:

• Visit the Generation Orbit website.
• Use the Contact Our Team or similar contact option to reach the team with high-level information about your mission needs or test objectives.

The team can then discuss potential alignment with available or planned hypersonic flight systems and testbeds.

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