Sceye

In a recent interview with Albuquerque Business First, our CEO, Mikkel Frandsen, shared how Sceye’s stratospheric platforms are transforming climate action and connectivity. He covered the groundbreaking detection of a major methane leak from over 60,000 feet, bridging the digital divide in rural New Mexico, and our preparations for commercial launches. Check out the full article (subscription required) to learn more about the innovations driving these efforts and what’s next as we focus on endurance testing and payload expansion: https://bit.ly/3OLe4wl

A stellar gathering at the Connecting the World from the Skies forum in Riyadh, where HAPS Alliance members took center stage to explore "Communication on the Edge of Space." Key discussions centered on: 📡 How HAPS complement satellites and ground infrastructure 🔮 The role of near-space innovation in future connectivity 🌐 HAPS potential in delivering ubiquitous 6G coverage 🌎 The path to truly global connectivity runs through the stratosphere It's great to see our industry leaders participating in this important dialogue. Thanks to the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) for hosting!

Last week, Sceye participated in The Global Forum on Connecting the World from the Skies, hosted in Riyadh by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) of Saudi Arabia. Our CEO, Mikkel Frandsen, joined the panel discussion, “Communication on the Edge of Space,” to explore how HAPS (High-Altitude Platform Systems) and near-space technologies are unlocking new possibilities for global connectivity. The session highlighted the continued evolution of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs) and the key role of HAPS in complementing satellites and terrestrial towers, providing enhanced coverage and performance. It was an engaging discussion on the future of unmanned stratospheric systems, addressing their development, emerging markets, challenges, and transformative potential. 

This month, Payload hosted its 2nd annual Space Investor Summit in Santa Monica, bringing together an impressive lineup of speakers, founders, and investors. With over 250 attendees, the event featured panels on venture, defense, Earth observation, and more—covering critical topics shaping the space industry. Sceye was honored to be an executive sponsor of the event and present on the iterative development of our High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS) across 20+ flights. From validating breakthrough material science to completing a full diurnal flight, over the years, each platform has grown in size and altitude, unlocking new possibilities in the stratosphere. Thank you to Mo Islam and the entire Payload team for the opportunity to share our journey.

Last week, Payload held one of the most important investor events for the space industry. We brought together 250+ of the industry's leading executives and institutional investors, representing $8T+ in AUM. It was an incredible day. A huge shoutout to all the attendees and the Payload Summit Squad --> Audrey Evangelo, Jack Kuhr, Ari Lewis 🚀🏭, Brian D'Erario, Ashley Cox, and Cynthia Moll. Of course, none of us this would’ve been possible without our sponsors: Bank of America, Sceye, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, Deloitte, VAST, KAL Capital Markets LLC, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Loft Orbital, Founders Fund, Source Energy, Generation Space, Aerospacelab, Radian Aerospace, Savills and SpiderOak. See you next November in West Hollywood!

Thank you KRQE NEWS 13/FOX New Mexico for spotlighting Sceye's flawless launch last month and our ongoing commitment to New Mexico. From monitoring methane emissions to providing broadband in underserved areas, each flight helps us to push our technology further. As our CEO, Mikkel Frandsen, shared: “The mission is to take that vast, untapped area between drones and satellites…and turn it into a force for good.” Read more here: https://bit.ly/4fFKaES

What does it take to develop an innovative High Altitude Platform System (HAPS)? This week, Stephanie Luongo, Sceye’s Chief of Mission Operations, shared her insights at the HAPS Alliance Members Meeting in Bonn with a presentation titled, “Sceye’s Flight Program: A Journey from Iterative Development to Market Acceptance.” Sceye’s progress has been marked by continuous improvements and iterative development: from pioneering advanced material science and creating high-capacity lighter-than-air HAPS with increasing capabilities, to achieving stratospheric flight and showcasing reliable launch and ascent, and now platform dynamics. Next year, our flight program will focus on endurance, with objectives to increase mission duration and test platform materials longevity as a transition to an initial commercial phase. Thank you for having us!

A few weeks ago I visited the Sceye hangar in Roswell, NM to check out the company's helium-filled High Altitude Platform System (HAPS). It floats up to the stratosphere like a balloon, works like a geostationary satellite, and can beam internet directly to people's devices without the need for a satellite dish. Check it out in the latest episode of What The Future 🎈 ⛅ 👽

CNET recently went behind the scenes at Sceye's Roswell facility to explore what makes their HAPS solution unique: ✈ Unlike drones - it stays up 🛰️ Unlike LEO satellites - it stays put 📱 Unlike traditional satellite internet - no expensive dishes needed CNET got an exclusive look at the company's recent successful launch their stratospheric operations in action. 👀 Check it out 👇 https://lnkd.in/eMGa7rkU

Can you imagine these #futuristic looking High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) becoming a regular fixture in the sky? Sceye CEO Mikkel Frandsen can. “I have no doubt that seeing HAPS in the stratosphere will be as normal as seeing aircrafts in the sky or ships in the port or cars on the road," he says. Check out this latest innovation in #climate-focused #aerospace in my story for Inc. Magazine