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Red Balloon Aerospace prepares super pressure balloon to beam connectivity across rural India
India
Published on 24 April 2026
A stratospheric balloon aims for 25 to 75cm imaging
Vijayawada-based Red Balloon Aerospace plans to launch a super pressure balloon in the second quarter to expand telecom coverage in underserved and rural regions. Operating in the 20 to 40 km stratospheric band for about 100 days, it will carry high-resolution imaging (25 to 75 cm) plus sensors for disaster response, industrial network monitoring, and continuous spatial observation.
- Launch expected in the second quarter for telecom coverage in rural and underserved areas
- Balloon will operate at 20 to 40 km altitude with around 100-day endurance
- High-resolution imaging payload targets 25 to 75 cm resolution
- Designed to complement towers and satellites for faster, lower-infrastructure deployment
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