Rapid flight testing StratoStar offers rapid-turnaround near-space flight tests at a firm-fixed price with a 72-hour data and hardware return window, enabling fast validation of space hardware and payloads.

High TRL advancement The company accelerates hardware from TRL 5 to TRL 7 within 1–3 months using real flight data and environments, presenting a compelling path for customers aiming to de-risk technology before orbit.

Proven reliability With over 1,000 missions flown and a greater than 99% recovery rate across two decades of operations, StratoStar demonstrates strong execution risk mitigation for near-space tests.

Targeted customers Primary prospects include CubeSat/smallsat developers, subsystem manufacturers, prime contractors, and defense/research programs seeking concrete flight data and hardware recovery to inform design decisions.

US-based certainty US-origin operations headquartered in Indianapolis, with US personnel, offering a domestic, potentially favorable option for government and defense customers requiring security and compliance.