Max. altitude
35 km
Seats
8
Type
Stratospheric balloon
Assessment
Pressurised capsule for one pilot and eight passengers under a helium stratospheric balloon, reaching a maximum altitude of 35 km on a flight of 4 to 6 hours. HALO Space states a ticket price of EUR 150,000 (USD 165,000) and currently offers only a free waitlist. Crewed test flights are targeted for late 2027 and commercial operations by 2029.
Technical data
Height3.5 m
Diameter4.8 m
PropellantHelium (balloon)
ReusabilityFully reusable
First flight2022
Flight duration4 to 6 h
Lead time–
Provider launch sites
Desert near Layla (approx. 350 km southeast of Riyadh)Mojave Desert (California)TIFR National Balloon Facility – Hyderabad
Price
Price per seat (USD)$165,000
Prices shown are the providers' official figures and are always non-binding – only the individual quote is binding.