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Less than 700 people have witnessed this view. Over the coming decade, thousands of people will witness this view with HALO Space.

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Test Flight Program

Test Flight Program

0-20 Tests Flight

The HALO Space test flight program, designed by an expert engineering team, ensures the highest safety standards for stratospheric flights. Spanning more than 20 flights over multiple years, five tests have already validated critical systems and gathered valuable data. Future phases will focus on testing landing gear, HVAC, computing systems, and ECLSS under pressurized conditions, including simulated failure scenarios to ensure backup reliability. This rigorous, progressive process supports certification readiness and HALO Space’s commitment to safe, reliable operations

2022
Test Flight 01

2022_Test Flight 01

Hyderabad, India

Our first test flight took place in Hyderabad, India, in December 2022, in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. This successful mission validated our stratospheric balloon systems. The in-line safety parachute deployed effectively at 37 km altitude, and the full-scale capsule performed stably throughout. We collected 12 GB of data and video, refining our vehicle’s design. Insights from this flight continue to guide future tests and enhance reliability.

2023
TF Series 02-05

2023_TF Series 02-05

California, USA

Building on the success of our first test flight, we conducted four additional test flights in California’s Mojave Desert. These focused on descent and landing systems, using a helicopter at 2,600 meters to simulate key flight conditions without reaching 30 kilometers. Each test analyzed specific elements, including parachute deployment, navigation under canopy, minimizing g-loads, and landing precision. This phase provided critical insights into the reliability and performance of our descent systems.

2023
Test Flight 02

2023_Test Flight 02

California, USA

In our second test flight, the first in our California series, we successfully validated the parachute’s deployment system, ensuring a stable and controlled descent. The flight tested the parachute’s navigation capabilities, including precise steering and maneuvering, as well as its ability to execute accurate landings. These results represent a major advancement in our development process, providing critical data to refine the parachute system and confirming its reliability under real-world conditions.

2023
Test Flight 03

2023_Test Flight 03

California, USA

Our third test flight focused on refining the parachute deployment process to minimize g-load on the spacecraft. Various configurations for opening and de-reefing were tested, ensuring a smooth sequence to reduce stress on the system. The flight also evaluated the spacecraft’s navigation under the parachute, including steering, turn rate, and altitude loss during maneuvers. These results strengthened confidence in providing safe, controlled, and comfortable descents for future passengers.

2023
Test Flight 04

2023_Test Flight 04

California, USA

Our fourth test flight focused on validating the parachute release system and improving landing precision. The system was tested for its ability to ensure the spacecraft landed accurately within the designated area and to safely release the parachute upon touchdown. These tests successfully confirmed the reliability of the release mechanism, validated key landing procedures, and provided critical data to refine the system further, ensuring safe and accurate landings in future missions.

2023
Test Flight 05

2023_Test Flight 05

California, USA

In our fifth test flight, we integrated all components from parachute deployment to the release mechanism, consolidating elements from previous California tests. This included parachute deployment, de-reefing, stable descent at controlled speeds, and precise landing maneuvers. The flight validated the complete functionality and effectiveness of our descent and landing system, confirming the reliability and successful integration of all tested components, marking a critical milestone in the development of our vehicle.

2024
Test Flight 06

2024_Test Flight 06

Layla Desert, Saudi Arabia

Test Flight 06 aimed to integrate all critical systems of the HALO Space vehicle. However, during a final maneuver before launch, the crane holding the capsule failed to lock properly, halting the launch. Thanks to strict safety protocols, no one was harmed, and the capsule remained undamaged. The crane is external equipment used solely for unmanned test flights, and the issue has already been resolved. This incident highlights the value of our testing program as we continue refining systems for future missions, with the next test flight targeted for late 2026.

2026 - 2027
TF Series 07-10

2025_TF Series 07-09

Saudi Arabia and United States

The 2026–2027 test flight campaign represents a key phase in HALO Space’s progression toward commercial near-space tourism. Throughout 2026, the team will focus on mission planning and continued development of critical systems, including life-support architecture and the pressurized capsule. Later in 2026, a series of unmanned test flights in Saudi Arabia using the second prototype capsule are planned to further refine system performance and collect critical operational data. Additional test flights will follow in subsequent phases of the program, with crewed test flights targeted for late 2027, subject to technical readiness and regulatory approvals.

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“What’s the cheapest way to reach Near Space? Ride a balloon.”
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