Aerostar High Altitude Balloon (HAB) Support for Valiant Shield 2024
Aerostar high altitude balloon systems used to conduct multi-domain training for the U.S. Indo-Pacific command joint forces.
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Aerostar - 500 Days in the Stratosphere and Counting!
Aerostar announces a historic achievement: 500 consecutive days of operations in the stratosphere. With high altitude balloons aloft somewhere in the world every single day from December 12, 2022 to April 25, 2024, Aerostar demonstrated persistent operations in the stratosphere and covered more than 265,936 nautical miles. With more than 2 million total flight hours in the stratosphere, successful missions over all seven continents, and single balloon flights exceeding 150 days duration, Aerostar has proven global reach and capabilities to operate in diverse environments.
Aerostar International LLC Announces Acquisition of Near Space Corporation
Aerostar International LLC and TCOM Holdings are excited to announce the acquisition of Near Space Corporation of Tillamook, Oregon. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Aerostar's journey toward innovation and expansion within the aerospace and defense sector.
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.
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.