23–25 Sept 2025
ESTEC
Europe/Amsterdam timezone

Stratospheric Balloon Platforms for Atmospheric Research: B2Space’s micro-HABS and HABS Capabilities

24 Sept 2025, 15:00
20m
Auditorium (ESTEC)

Auditorium

ESTEC

The European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk

Speaker

Mr Valentin Canales (B2Space)

Description

B2Space has developed innovative High-Altitude Balloon Systems (HABS and micro-HABS) that deliver unique capabilities for atmospheric research at altitudes up to 37 km. Designed to complement satellites and ground stations, these platforms enable direct sampling and in-situ measurement of greenhouse gases, pollutants, aerosols, and particulate matter.

A defining advantage of micro-HABS is their rapid deployment: missions can be planned and executed within hours, allowing scientists to respond to specific events or weather windows. Their low cost enables frequent launches, creating dense time-series datasets and improving understanding of stratospheric processes. Larger HABS platforms, with greater endurance and payload capacity, provide complementary opportunities for multi-instrument campaigns and long-duration measurements.

Both systems feature modular designs for quick sensor integration and have already been applied in Earth observation and environmental monitoring.

This presentation will highlight B2Space’s recent projects, ongoing developments, and new opportunities for collaborative science

Author

Mr Valentin Canales (B2Space)

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