{"id":21580,"date":"2024-10-07T20:05:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:05:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-productionenv-bjg9h2g2bgg5b8aa.southeastasia-01.azurewebsites.net\/news\/halo-space-expands-testing-operations-to-saudi-arabia\/"},"modified":"2024-10-07T20:05:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T12:05:34","slug":"halo-space-expands-testing-operations-to-saudi-arabia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/starpath.global\/news\/halo-space-expands-testing-operations-to-saudi-arabia\/","title":{"rendered":"HALO Space expands testing operations to Saudi Arabia"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n<p>\t<img width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/7bd1be_5b2cf7e8b0284747b4927e0d4f020b5fmv2.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=750\" class=\"skip-lazy wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/7bd1be_5b2cf7e8b0284747b4927e0d4f020b5fmv2.jpg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/7bd1be_5b2cf7e8b0284747b4927e0d4f020b5fmv2.jpg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/7bd1be_5b2cf7e8b0284747b4927e0d4f020b5fmv2.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/7bd1be_5b2cf7e8b0284747b4927e0d4f020b5fmv2.jpg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-attachment-id=\"41616\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/2024\/10\/07\/halo-space-expands-testing-operations-to-saudi-arabia\/7bd1be_5b2cf7e8b0284747b4927e0d4f020b5fmv2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/7bd1be_5b2cf7e8b0284747b4927e0d4f020b5fmv2.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\" data-orig-size=\"750,375\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Halo Space Saudia Arabia\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\n\n<p>Image: Halo Space<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/7bd1be_5b2cf7e8b0284747b4927e0d4f020b5fmv2.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=750&#8243;><figcaption>\n\t\t\t\tImage: Halo Space\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HALO Space, a Spanish startup focused on near-space tourism, is preparing to expand its testing and assembly operations to Saudi Arabia. The company plans to conduct a series of test flights for its Aurora capsule, a stratospheric balloon system designed to carry passengers to the edge of space.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-41615\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This move aligns with Saudi Arabia\u2019s strategic objectives to become a global leader in aerospace as part of the Vision 2030 initiative. HALO chose the country due to its ideal testing environment, which includes clear skies and ample airspace.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission has played a key role in supporting HALO Space\u2019s endeavors. The upcoming full-scale, uncrewed test flight of the Aurora capsule is scheduled for late 2024 and aims to reach altitudes of up to 20 miles (30 kilometers). This flight is expected to be critical for validating the capsule\u2019s systems and safety mechanisms before future commercial flights are planned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carlos Mira, CEO of HALO Space, said the decision to establish testing and assembly facilities in Saudi Arabia reflects the country\u2019s favorable business climate. Saudi Arabia\u2019s support for space-related activities has made it an attractive location for HALO Space to further its near-space tourism program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\t<span class=\"outbrain-ad-label\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t<script type=\"text\/plain\">\n\t\t\twindow.adSlotsConfig = window.adSlotsConfig || [];<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tadSlotsConfig.push( {\n\t\t\t\tslotID: '\/1049447\/Outbrain',\n\t\t\t\tslotName: 'div-gpt-ad-outbrain-ad-41615',\n\t\t\t\tsizes: [300, 250],\n\t\t\t\tslotPosition: 'mid_article'\n\t\t\t} );\n\t\t<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saudi Arabia\u2019s involvement in HALO Space\u2019s project aligns with the country\u2019s broader ambitions to expand its role in the aerospace sector. Officials within the country have emphasized their commitment to supporting technological innovation and attracting global space ventures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"41617\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/2024\/10\/07\/halo-space-expands-testing-operations-to-saudi-arabia\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\" data-orig-size=\"2000,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Halo Space Interior\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\n\n<p>Image: Halo Space<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; data-large-file=&#8221;https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024&#8243; height=&#8221;614&#8243; width=&#8221;1024&#8243; src=&#8221;https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024&#8243; alt=&#8221;&#8221; class=&#8221;wp-image-41617&#8243; srcset=&#8221;https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=300,180 300w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=768,461 768w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=1024,614 1024w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=1536,922 1536w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=350,210 350w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=130,78 130w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=140,84 140w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=1600,960 1600w, https:\/\/spaceexplored.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2024\/10\/saudi-arabia-to-host-sixth-halo-space-test-flight-in-september.jpg?resize=150,90 150w&#8221; sizes=&#8221;(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px&#8221;><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A render of the view of the curvature of Earth as seen from inside the Aurora capsule. Image: Halo Space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Aurora capsule is designed to lift passengers to near-space altitudes using a helium balloon, offering a zero-emission journey to view the curvature of the Earth. The full journey from takeoff, ascent, cruise, descent, and landing is expected to take about six hours.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">HALO Space plans to offer commercial near-space flights starting in 2026, with ticket prices thought to be around $164,000 (150,000 euros). The company aims to provide these flights from multiple global bases, including Saudi Arabia, the United States, Spain, and Australia with hopes to fly as many as 10,000 passengers by 2030.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A render of the view of the curvature of Earth as seen from inside the Aurora capsule. Image: Halo Space The Aurora capsule is designed to lift passengers to near-space altitudes using a helium balloon, offering a zero-emission journey to view the curvature of the Earth. 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