Press Releases
May 29, 2025
LaunchPoint Secures U.S. Patent for Fault-Tolerant Axial-Gap Electric Machine with Redundant Windings and Integrated Isolation
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. (LaunchPoint EPS), a leader in lightweight, high-efficiency propulsion and power generation systems, today announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,316,179 B2, titled “Fault-Tolerant Axial-Gap Permanent-Magnet Electric Machine.”
April 15, 2025
LaunchPoint Receives L3Harris Pick for Next Generation Jammer Low-Band Power Generation Unit
LaunchPoint EPS is honored to announce its award and partnership in a five-year, $587 million defense contract awarded to L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX). LaunchPoint EPS will leverage its specialized expertise to support the design, manufacture, and delivery of an advanced power generation unit for the U.S. Navy’s Next Generation Jammer – Low Band (NGJ-LB) pod program.
October 7, 2024
LaunchPoint Appoints Captain Larry R. Smith to Advisory Board as Senior Defense Advisor
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. is excited to announce the appointment of Captain Larry R. Smith, U.S. Navy (Retired), as Senior Defense Advisor and Business Development Consultant. Captain Larry Smith completed a distinguished 24-year military career, retiring in October 2024.
August 9, 2024
LaunchPoint Releases Advanced 250 kW Starter/Generator Unit
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc., a leader in advanced power generation and management solutions, announced the release of its groundbreaking 250 kW starter/generator unit, designed to meet the rigorous demands of aerospace and defense applications…
June 25, 2024
LaunchPoint Adds Patents for High Power-Density Motors
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. (“LaunchPoint”), a pioneer in advanced aerospace electric power generation and propulsion technologies, announced today the grants of US Patent 11,955,845…
April 18, 2024
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions Wins Contract Through AFWERX
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. today announced that it has been awarded a contract from the United States Air Force to develop a power generation system that will enable the Air Force to optimize missions…
October 25, 2023
LaunchPoint Granted Patent for Hybrid Power System in Electric Flight
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. (“LaunchPoint”), a pioneer in advanced aerospace electric power generation and propulsion technologies, announced today the grant of US Patent 11,738,875 B2 “Lightweight, High-Efficiency…
August 9, 2023
From Humble Beginnings to Aerospace Powerhouse
LaunchPoint EPS is thrilled to unveil its expansion to a new, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Goleta, California…
May 15, 2023
LaunchPoint® Showcases Exceptional Hybrid Power Capabilities at World’s Leading Vertical Flight Technology Event
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions (“LaunchPoint”), a global leader in developing cutting-edge electric motors hybrid-electric propulsion…
April 20, 2023
LaunchPoint® Announces Shipments of 12 kW Dual Stacked Motor and Controller Solution for Hybrid Aerospace Applications
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc., an aerospace power generation and hybrid-electric propulsion company, announced today…
August 2, 2022
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions Closes Seed-2 Round of Financing
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc., an innovative aerospace power generation and hybrid-electric propulsion company, announced today…
May 10-12, 2022
LaunchPoint Returns to the World’s Leading International Technical Event on Vertical Flight
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. returns to the Vertical Flight Society’s (VFS) 78th Annual Forum and Technology Display…
April 12, 2022
LaunchPoint™ Announces Hybrid Power System for Aircraft and Drone Industries
Generator and Controller products target prime mover OEM for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles…
January 19, 2022
LaunchPoint Announces Achievement of Certifications AS9100 and ISO 9001
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. has announced the achievement of both AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications…
November 30, 2021
LaunchPoint Announces Commercialization of its 250 kW Motor Controller
Santa Barbara-area company develops key, high-power technology for the rising air taxi markets …
September 24, 2021
Aerospace Power and Propulsion Company, LaunchPoint, Announces Commercialization
LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc., a fast-growing aerospace and defense solutions company, has announced the …
August 23, 2021
Newest Hybrid Power System from Santa Barbara’s LaunchPoint Pushes the Boundaries of Drone Capabilities
Fast-growing aerospace startup LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. has released its latest hybrid-electric generator system…
August 11, 2021
Offshore Aviation Completes Test Flight of More Than 90 Minutes
Three months after introducing their revolutionary, hybrid GenSet technology for drones, Santa Barbara-based LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc.…
May 10-14, 2021
LaunchPoint to Present at World’s Leading International Technical Event on Vertical Flight Technology
Aerospace propulsion company LaunchPoint Electric Propulsion Solutions, Inc. – a leader in developing electric motors, hybrid-electric propulsion systems…
March 8, 2021
LaunchPoint’s Pioneering Electric Aircraft Design Tool, MAAP™, Makes Commercial Debut
As transportation and aerospace companies ramp up development of flying vehicles to meet the mobility demands of the future…
February 11, 2021
Seed Funding Round for Electric Aerospace Firm, LaunchPoint, met with Investor Enthusiasm
LaunchPoint, a Santa Barbara-area, aerospace startup that develops electric motors, hybrid-electric propulsion systems and control software…
