Aerostar Harnessing Hydrogen for Near-Space Flight
Aerostar safely launched, operated, and recovered the first Aerostar Thunderhead super pressure balloon system using hydrogen as lift gas on November 29, 2023.
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Aerostar Sponsors Planetarium Programming
“At Aerostar, we believe not even the sky is the limit! This collaboration is one of the ways Aerostar demonstrates our commitment to make a difference in our community and nurture future generations to pursue careers in the aerospace industry.”
Aerostar to Host Balloon Day 2023 October 5, 2023
Aerostar invites middle and high school groups to learn about professions in aerospace engineering, operations, and manufacturing technologies at Aerostar Balloon Day 2023 on October 5, 2023.
Thunderhead Balloons Go On World Tour
Aerostar's long-duration high-altitude Thunderhead balloons are exploring new frontiers, flying across the Pacific and Atlantic oceans to validate extended endurance and navigation capabilities. Aerostar Flight HBAL574, was launched on December 9th, 2021, and traveled 48,000 mi across the Pacific and back, visiting the Galápagos Islands and Hawaii before returning to Texas for system recovery 156 days later.
Aerostar Hosts Stratospheric Industry Forum
Experts from U.S. Government, U.S. Military, and industry partners gathered in South Dakota to discuss current and emerging stratospheric balloon capabilities.
TCOM Holdings Announces Acquisition of Aerostar
The acquisition will Solidify TCOM Holdings’ Global Leadership Position in Persistent Surveillance Platforms and Leading-Edge Radar and Sensor Systems.