SkyEdge · Stratospheric missions

Science that takes flight.

Bring a stratospheric mission into a science day, school programme or public event. Connect the balloon launch with images, radio communication and real flight data.

Schools and universities

Explain the atmosphere, pressure, temperature and radio communication through a mission suited to the audience.

Science picnics

Combine payload presentation and the launch with commentary and flight tracking.

Shows and workshops

Discuss a demonstration or hands-on programme shaped around the venue and learning goals.

A real example: Science Picnic 2026

A frame from the 2026 Science Picnic mission film

On 13 June 2026, our mission with MASR at PGE Narodowy reached 38,153 m. A DVB-S2 transmitter sent HD video to receivers on the ground. The flight lasted 3 hours and 27 minutes.

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Tell us about your event

Include the date, location, audience, approximate group size and whether you are interested in a launch, workshop or live reception. We will discuss the programme, site requirements and weather arrangements.

Flight-tested experience

See archive missions covering digital television, remotely requested photographs and high-altitude radio trials. Explore the mission archive.