Indian Startup Launches First Super Pressure Balloon to Near Space
An Indian startup has successfully launched the country's first experimental super pressure balloon, reaching an altitude of 25 kilometers above Earth. This achievement marks a significant step towards India's entry into the elite near-space exploration club.
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Red Balloon launches India’s 1st super pressure balloon, eyes entry into elite near-space club
India's first indigenous super pressure balloon, developed by Red Balloon Aerospace, has successfully launched from Vijayawada. This near-space technology aims to set a new national endurance record of up to 24 hours in the stratosphere, carrying payloads for monitoring and telecommunications. The innovation promises affordable stratospheric access, potentially transforming rural connectivity and disaster response.
By SWATI BHARADWAJ
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Red Balloon Aerospace is also developing a broader suite of platforms, including tethered aerostats and long-endurance airships.
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