Sceye, a leading aerospace company specializing in High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), has achieved a major breakthrough by completing its first full day-night flight in the stratosphere, powered entirely by renewable energy. The flight, launched on August 15th from their New Mexico facility, lasted until the following afternoon, marking a significant step towards long-duration stratospheric missions.
The HAPS utilized solar power during daylight hours and stored energy to maintain flight through the night, showcasing the platform’s potential for extended operations. This achievement opens new possibilities for real-time climate monitoring, disaster detection, and providing connectivity to remote regions where conventional infrastructure falls short.
THE FUTURE OF NON-TERRESTRIAL INFRASTRUCTURE: SCEYE DEMONSTRATES BREAKTHROUGH DIURNAL FLIGHT IN THE STRATOSPHERE WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY
Sceye CEO and Founder, Mikkel Vestergaard Frandsen, emphasized the importance of this milestone, highlighting the platform’s ability to maintain a stable position in the stratosphere, offering a unique vantage point for various applications.
The recent test flight is part of Sceye’s 2024 objectives, including demonstrating controlled relocation and extended area coverage. With twenty successful test flights already completed and two more planned for this year, Sceye is on track to begin commercial operations soon.
The flight carried advanced instruments such as stereo-optical cameras for disaster mitigation, infrared cameras for wildfire and methane leak detection, and synthetic aperture radar for all-weather observation, addressing some of the most critical challenges facing our planet.
