Balloons are absolutely bursting with possibilities! The high-altitude flight that is achieved by balloons provides visibility, in situ atmospheric exploration, and access to our near space environment. High-altitude balloon design opens up new opportunities for novel technologies and applications, as well as new communication platforms. In short, balloons can be our bridge from earth to space.
The fact that we can see farm fields and the ethereal glow of the Earth’s curvature in one frame is awe-inspiring. High-altitude balloon flight allows us to reach up and experience space from our own backyards, enabling our curiosities to go to the edge of space and back.
The photos that return from these balloons are a postcard from space, saying: “Wish you were here!”