Japanese Company Flies Stratospheric Balloon Relay

LOGAN, Utah–Meisei of Japan flight tested its HoverLoon high-altitude platform system (HAPS) in the stratosphere in July. The system, made of a latex weather balloon, string, wood and cardboard, is being pitched as a “very cheap” pseudo-satellite for telecommunication relays. Internal electronics...
Garrett Reim

Based in the Seattle area, Garrett covers the space sector and advanced technologies that are shaping the future of aerospace and defense, including space startups, advanced air mobility and artificial intelligence.

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