Our Story

Every ten days, there's a $1B weather catastrophe
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We're still relying on Earth monitoring systems from the 1960s.

For too long, the only aerial imaging options have been human-operated aircraft flying inefficient "lawnmower" patterns, or expensive, far-away satellites that can't provide the resolution necessary for meaningful analysis.

The world needs modern solutions for modern challenges. That means seeing the Earth frequently, clearly, and at scale.
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Near Space Labs is that solution. Our stratospheric robots fly at 65,000 feet, capturing high-resolution, high-frequency geospatial data across the landscapes that matter most.

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Our mission: Provide Earth observation for business, community, and climate resilience.
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