Stratostats

Space balloons pseudo-satellites

for infrastructures, natural disasters and traffic real time monitoring, defence, science and telecom

Involve's Stratostats®, our pseudo-satellite platform for Earth Observation, flying at about 20km altitude
Balloon
Gondola
Software
Balloon

A super pressure balloon is at the heart of our operations.

The use of a lighter-than-air gas allow us to lift payloads in a completely sustainable way reaching the stratosphere around 30 km altitude and conducting activities in the near-space.

A high-altitude balloon from Stratostats® ascending into the sky, carrying scientific equipment and a payload capsule suspended beneath. The balloon is partially inflated against a backdrop of a cloudy sky.
Gondola

Our probe, built for top aerodynamic and safety standards

Carries payloads to the stratosphere, modular and adaptable, it supports diverse mission objectives, transmitting real-time data and high-quality images.

Close-up view of a sleek black gondola with a textured surface and a white circular logo, featuring a crescent shape and a dot, against a black background. The gondola is part of Stratostats® high-altitude platform equipment.
Software

An AI software controlling the flight.

Our software called Neurostar is based on neural networks that support real-time attitude control of Stratostats through the calculation of trajectories in real time.

Abstract image representing Neurostar, featuring a glowing blue ring of dynamic light trails swirling around a central black void, set against a dark background. The vibrant energy pattern evokes themes of neurotechnology and brain stimulation.
A high-altitude balloon from Stratostats® ascending into the sky, carrying scientific equipment and a payload capsule suspended beneath. The balloon is partially inflated against a backdrop of a cloudy sky.Close-up view of a sleek black gondola with a textured surface and a white circular logo, featuring a crescent shape and a dot, against a black background. The gondola is part of Stratostats® high-altitude platform equipment.Abstract image representing Neurostar, featuring a glowing blue ring of dynamic light trails swirling around a central black void, set against a dark background. The vibrant energy pattern evokes themes of neurotechnology and brain stimulation.

Why using Stratostats® instead of satellites?

Higher resolution, real time coverage, cheaper, emission-free.

Stratostats
Satellites
Feature Category
Costs
$$
$$$$$
Revisiting Time
Real time
1 / 2 Days
Resolution
0.1 m / pixel
1-10 m/pixel
Stratostats® vs satellites

More than 10x higher resolution
than satellites

Before picture of comparison, taken from a standard satellite, low resolution
WV Satellite
1m/px
After picture of comparison, taken from Stratostats®, high resolution
Stratostats®
0.3m/px

Applications

Monitoring everything moving at human speed

Aerial view of a forest fire with intense flames spreading across the trees, surrounded by thick black smoke.

Nature

Climate
Disasters
Agriculture
Aerial view of a highway with cars and trucks driving, bordered by trees on one side and a farm field on the other.

Logistics

Airports
Harbors
Railways
Aerial view of intersecting roads and railway tracks surrounded by greenery, captured from a Stratostats® high-altitude platform. Several rail lines and vehicles are visible near a parking area and industrial buildings.

Infrastructure

Traffic and Road
Structural Health
Utility Infrastructure
Aerial view of railway tracks with a yellow maintenance vehicle and various equipment nearby, including a building and electrical infrastructure.

Defense

Surveillance
Detection
Borders
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