Sceye, the developer of high-altitude platform stations (HAPS), completed a daytime flight in the stratosphere, maintaining its position over the operating area throughout the mission. This accomplishment, which was achieved on August 15 with a liftoff at 7:36 a.m. MST from the company’s New Mexico facility, is a crucial breakthrough for long-duration flights. long-duration flights.
Successful daytime flight to the stratosphere
Sceye’s stratospheric flight, which landed at 12:21 p.m. MST the following day, met all key objectives of the 2024 stratospheric test program, including demonstrating daytime flight and the ability to remain over a specific area. In addition, the mission was conducted using solar power underscoring Sceye’s commitment to sustainability.
[post_relacionado]During this flight, the high-altitude aircraft carried an advanced payload, including a synthetic aperture radar and stereo-optical and infrared cameras. These tools are vital for real-time detection of forest fires y methane leaks two of the main sources of global warming.
Sceye aims to provide universal access to high-speed Internet to help millions of people who are disconnected or have limited connectivity to escape poverty. In addition, it intends to perform real-time, high-resolution monitoring of the Earth, with the goal of combating climate change and detecting and intercepting natural disasters before they become uncontrollable.
Sceye test flights
This development follows a successful successful test program in 2023 in which Sceye demonstrated its ability to launch and operate its platforms reliably. With this flight, Sceye has reaffirmed its leadership in stratospheric platform development and shown its potential to improve life on Earth through environmental monitoring and global connectivity.
In 2021, the company launched its stratospheric platforms and flew to an altitude of 64,600 feet and in the same year successfully connected a 4G antenna with 3D beamforming from the stratosphere.
With this series of launches, the company continues its mission to use its technology to provide high-speed Internet and real-time Earth observations using clean, sustainable energy. This flight marks the path towards continuous and effective operation of its platforms, with a view to a future where technology and sustainability come together to protect the planet.
Source and photo: Sceye