We have developed a simple, safe and affordable way to travel to space’s edge, leaving no carbon footprint thanks to the expertise of our team of industry veterans and the support of world-class aerospace companies.
Our flight technology
A balloon filled with helium gas will carry the spacecraft upward, inflating as the gas expands due to reduced atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes. After reaching a maximum altitude of 40 kilometers, the helium gas will be slowly released from the balloon to allow for a controlled, smooth descent. A pressurized capsule accommodating up to 8 passengers and a pilot will provide 360° views during your journey.
A flight navigation system will update the planned flight trajectory with real-time data.
A steerable parachute will allow the pilot to navigate the capsule and land it safely.
Redundant communications systems will be used to communicate between the spacecraft and the base
Navigation Systems
Through proven and validated mission planning, digital modes, and atmospheric conditions forecasts, we can accurately predict a capsule's trajectory before takeoff. We send meteorological balloons on the route in advance to ensure the precision of our predictions. During the flight, the pilot and tracker ground station can view the real-time capsule location, allowing for a timely capsule release and adjustments to the landing location. While descending, the pilot will safely direct the capsule to the landing point with the steering parachute.
Safety
Ensuring the utmost safety of our HALO flights is a top priority. We design our systems using the stringent industry measures and methodology used in aeronautics projects, matching the latest safety standards of aviation. We follow all available regulations for different project areas, and have presented a specific regulatory framework to the certification authorities to define and enhance HALO’s safety features.
To achieve our goal of providing a unique experience in a safe environment, we install multiple safety systems. These include systems for landing, oxygen, fire detection and suppression, and communication and navigation. For safe descent and landing we have three parachutes. Typically the steerable parachute will be sufficient, but in the event of a balloon malfunction during any stage of the flight, we will deploy a round 'in-line' parachute. In the unlikely case that one or both malfunction, our emergency descent system will allow for a safe landing.
Our flight technology
A balloon filled with helium gas will carry the spacecraft upward, inflating as the gas expands due to reduced atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes. After reaching a maximum altitude of 40 kilometers, the helium gas will be slowly released from the balloon to allow for a controlled, smooth descent. A pressurized capsule accommodating up to 8 passengers and a pilot will provide 360° views during your journey.
A flight navigation system will update the planned flight trajectory with real-time data.
A steerable parachute will allow the pilot to navigate the capsule and land it safely.
Redundant communications systems will be used to communicate between the spacecraft and the base
Navigation Systems
A proven and validated Mission Planning, in conjunction with the current digital modes and atmospheric conditions forecast will allow predicting the scheduled trajectory prior to the flight.
Meteorological balloons, delivered in advance of the flight, will be used to reinforce the accuracy of the planning predictions. During the flight, the actual position of the HALO system will be displayed both to the capsule pilot and to the tracker ground station to allow the release of the capsule at the right time, allowing the adjustment of the final landing location, if required. Along the descent, the capsule will be precisely driven by the Pilot via the steering parachute to the landing point while monitored by the Ground Control Centres.
Safety
Safety is a must in Aeronautics. Our HALO system is being designed using the current standards and methodology than in the aeronautics projects, to provide the same safety levels than in the current general aviation. Regulation available for the different parts has been selected to reinforce the design, and a specific Regulation Frame has been presented to the Certification Authorities to enhance the safety premises of HALO design. The goal is to provide to our passengers a unique experience in a safe environment.
In the event of a balloon malfunction during ascent, cruise or initial descent, there shall be a pre-deployed round parachute (in-line parachute) along the flight train. This parachute shall have the capability to bring the capsule safety up to the altitude at which the Steerable Parachute can be deploy or can bring the capsule safely to ground.
A zero-emission trip to the stratosphere
One of the core pillars of HALO is sustainability. Our flight program addresses a major environmental issue associated with current forms of space travel: rockets are extremely polluting because of the amount of fuel they burn at launch. By using a balloon instead of a combustion engine to propel our spacecraft, we can simply avoid tons of CO2 being released into the atmosphere.
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