Aerostar (Aerostar International LLC)

Aerostar is proud to deliver hands-on training in high altitude balloon operations to soldiers at PC-C5, hosted by the U.S. Army PEO IEW&S. 🎈🎯 At PC-C5, we showcased the power of high-altitude solutions for advancing intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. Aerostar’s proven balloon technologies offer persistent, flexible, and cost-effective platforms to support multi-domain operations and enhance decision dominance. We're honored to work alongside industry and government partners to help shape the future of electromagnetic warfare and surveillance. Learn more about PC-C5 and this exciting collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gcvXbWJh #Aerostar #HAB #ISR #Army #PC5 #Innovation #DefenseTechnology

At Aerostar, we are proud to partner with NASA to push the boundaries of exploration. 🚀 NASA’s latest high-altitude super-pressure balloon mission, featured in SciTechDaily, is another incredible step forward. Floating at the edge of space, these stadium-sized balloons carry scientific instruments across the Pacific, enabling groundbreaking research that would be otherwise impossible. Aerostar is honored to build the high-altitude, super-pressure balloons that make missions like this possible — advancing science, technology, and discovery for all. Read more about this epic journey: https://lnkd.in/gH2GAxrv #NASA #Aerostar #HighAltitude #SpaceExploration #Science

🚀 Eyes to the Sky! Last week, residents of Southwest Colorado looked up to see something curious drifting high above the San Juan Mountains—That was one of our stratospheric Thunderhead Balloon Systems on its way across the country! As noted in The Journal, our Thunderhead Balloon system was seen gracefully cruising at over 60,000 feet as part of a long-duration test flight headed east toward Florida. These balloons aren’t just beautiful—they’re powerful platforms for communications, remote sensing, and persistent situational awareness. Whether supporting wildfire response, enabling new research opportunities, or advancing the future of stratospheric operations, Aerostar’s balloon systems are proving just how much capability exists above the clouds. 📍 Read more about the flight and the curiosity it sparked in this great local write-up: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dEh7DKET #Aerostar #ThunderheadBalloon #StratosphericFlight #HighAltitude #PersistentCoverage #AerospaceInnovation #STEM #ColoradoSkies

Thank you, Mamour, for your visit to Aerostar and for your thoughtful reflections on the critical work being done to shape the future of high-altitude operations. It was a pleasure to host you in Sioux Falls and to share our ongoing efforts in advancing stratospheric balloon technology. We’re grateful to ICAO for engaging industry partners in this important dialogue. These collaborative efforts are essential for gaining valuable insight and ensuring the continued safe and effective operation of systems in the stratosphere. We look forward to ongoing collaboration with you, ICAO, and the broader HAO community as we work together to unlock the full potential of high-altitude platforms.

🚀 Leadership, innovation, and the future of aerospace tech—explored at 70,000 feet. This week on ProtoPod, our very own Russel Van Der Werff Van Der Werff, VP of Stratospheric Platforms, shares his journey from electrical engineer to high-altitude balloon evangelist, and how Aerostar (Aerostar International LLC) is redefining what’s possible in the stratosphere. 🎧 From building ground systems to leading stratospheric innovation, Russ dives into the cutting-edge work our team is doing to support missions across science, defense, and public safety. Watch or listen here 👉 https://loom.ly/l6UilR0 Explore all episodes: www.protopod.protocase.com #Aerostar #StratosphericInnovation #LeadershipInTech #PublicSector #AerospaceTech #PersistentConnectivity #EdgeOfTheAtmosphere

✈️At the University of North Dakota's SOaRs event today and tomorrow, multiple HAPS Alliance members will give talks on the importance of HAPS technology and its potential for connectivity. Don't miss HAPS Alliance Vice President Russel Van Der Werff's Keynote, HAPS Alliance from Past to Present, at 9:15 AM tomorrow, 25 April! Check out the full agenda now: https://lnkd.in/ejhV9sTm #HAPSAlliance #HAPS #UNDSOaRs

High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) have been recognized in the Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024 report, co-published by the World Economic Forum and Frontiers, as a transformative innovation poised to significantly influence society and address critical global issues. Thanks to The Innovator for their deep-dive on the latest advancements in HAPS science and technology and for spotlighting Sceye as one of the leading companies driving the future of stratospheric platforms.    Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gXhkiXdF

🌐 Not a UFO—Just Aerostar Innovation at Work! Recently, residents of Oahu spotted a mysterious light in the sky, sparking curiosity and speculation. We can confirm that this was one of our unmanned stratospheric balloons, part of ongoing research and development mission. KHON2 News Our stratospheric balloon systems are not typical weather balloons. They carry out a variety of missions, from providing mobile network coverage in the wake of a natural disaster to monitoring active wildfires. This particular flight over Hawaii is focused on testing the endurance of our flight systems. Our flights are equipped with transponders and operate in constant communication with the FAA. As the world leader in stratospheric technology, Aerostar launches and safely operates up to 200 flights every year, flying balloon systems across the U.S. and around the world. #Aerostar #StratosphericInnovation #HighAltitudeTechnology #AerospaceEngineering #HAPS #HABS https://lnkd.in/gSAEKdUx

Proud to share that Aerostar played a key role in Project Convergence – Capstone 5 (PC-C5) as one of three high-altitude balloon (HAB) providers supporting the U.S. Army’s first battalion-level, all-domain, home station training exercise. Our team contributed persistent, high-altitude capabilities to help advance the Army’s vision of multi-domain operations—integrating data, sensors, and systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyberspace. This event demonstrated how high-altitude platforms deployed in a constellation can extend battlefield awareness and resilience—key to the Army’s vision for the future fight. We’re honored to collaborate alongside Army Futures Command and other innovators in pushing the boundaries of connected, resilient operations. Read more on this groundbreaking effort: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gEq6bGVf #Aerostar #ProjectConvergence #PCC5 #HighAltitudeBalloons #MultiDomainOperations #ArmyFutures #DefenseInnovation

The TCOM, L.P. and Aerostar (Aerostar International LLC) Roadshow is in Phoenix for #BSE2025. Stop by Booth #521 to say hi. We look forward to seeing everyone! https://lnkd.in/gX48whrD #Border #Security #ISR