Andhra startup to launch super balloon into near space to aid rural telecom coverage

Vaishnavi Mishra, Published on Apr 23rd, 2026

Andhra startup to launch super balloon into near space to aid rural telecom coverage

Andhra Pradesh-based startup Red Balloon Aerospace will launch its first super pressure balloon (SPB) in the coming months. It'll be placed in a high-altitude stratospheric layer between 20 and 40 kilometres from Earth's surface. It aims to provide a host of services, including telecommunications coverage in rural regions. SPBs are high-altitude balloons used for long-duration scientific missions.

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