Stratostats

Space balloons pseudo-satellites

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

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.

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.

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Comparison between the products

Feature

Stratostats

Stratorelay

Max Payload

Up to 50kg or more on request

< 1kg

Payload forniture

Involve of the client

Flight altitude

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

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

Space balloons pseudo-satellites

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

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

Our probe, built for top aerodynamic and safety standards