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

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.

Comparison between the products

Feature
Stratostats
Stratorelay
Max Payload
Up to 50kg or more on request
< 1kg
Payload forniture
Involve of the client
Involve of the client
Flight altitude
20-30 km or up to 40 km on request
20-30 km or up to 40 km on request
Flight time
Up to several days/weeks
Up to 24 hrs
Type of remote sensing
(in case of Earth Observation)
Real time monitoring
Mapping within the day after flight
Type of imagery
(in case of Earth Observation)
Optical, Infrared, Thermal, Multispectral
Optical, Infrared, Thermal, Multispectral
Geo-referenced image delivery
(in case of Earth Observation)
Active thermal control
Real time data communication
from gondola to the ground
Connection of the payload
to the OBC
Stabilization of the payload
Onboard power supply
Launch sites
Arezzo (Italy) or Houston (USA)
Arezzo, Como (Italy) or Houston (USA)
Flexible Launch site
Mission customisations
Earth Observation

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
Our Tech
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
Avete trovato uno dei nostri palloni o una sonda?

Perfavore, chiama

+39 031 668 0373 / Ext 1

Have you found one of our balloons or a probe?

Please call

+39 031 668 0373 / Ext 1

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