Max. altitude
25 km
Seats
2
Type
Stratospheric balloon
Assessment
Two-seat pressurised cabin of Iwaya Giken's OPEN UNIVERSE PROJECT, lifted by a high-altitude gas balloon for sightseeing flights at 18 to 25 km. Commercial flights were planned from Japanese fiscal year 2027 onward, and on 31 August 2026 Iwaya Giken said the passenger recruitment method and schedule are under review.
Technical data
Height1.5 m
Diameter1.7 m
PropellantHelium (balloon)
ReusabilityFully reusable
First flight2023
Flight duration~4-6 h
Lead time–
Provider launch sites
Minami-Furano-chō (南富良野町) – SorachiShihoro-chō (士幌町) – TokachiTokachi Region – Hokkaido (balloon launch area)
Price
Price on requestPrices shown are the providers' official figures and are always non-binding – only the individual quote is binding.