Aerostar

06/19/2026

Thank you Nick for reaching out! We love talking about high altitude balloons!

06/11/2026

We’re proud to have been part of this year’s Your Future STEM Camp put on by the Sioux Falls Development Foundation at Augustana University!

At Aerostar, one of our guiding principles is to make a difference. Supporting STEM Camp is one of the meaningful ways we engage with our community — inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and problem‑solvers.

Seeing students light up as they explore hands‑on STEM activities reminds us why this work matters. Their curiosity today fuels the innovations of tomorrow.

Thank you to all the educators and volunteers who make Your Future STEM Camp possible!

https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2026/06/10/augustana-hosts-stem-camps-sioux-falls-middle-schoolers/

More than 200 middle schoolers are on the Augustana University campus this week, getting a hands-on look at STEM careers.

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04/27/2026

🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert!
We’re excited to share the latest episode of the Chasing Space podcast featuring Aerostar’s own Russ Van Der Werff!
In this conversation, Russ and Mikkel Frandsen, dive into the future of High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS), how stratospheric technology is evolving, and the innovative work happening right now.
If you're curious about how high-altitude platforms are shaping global connectivity, environmental monitoring, and defense capabilities, this is a must-listen.
🎧 Listen here: https://www.chasing-space.com/2339589/episodes/19080607-49-mikkel-frandsen-russ-van-der-werff-high-altitude-platform-systems
We're proud of the team and excited to share a look into the cutting-edge work happening above the clouds. ☁️✨

Fantastic discussion covering the future of High Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS)

04/23/2026

🌙 Night Launch for Arcane Thunder 2026!
Our Aerostar team recently supported Arcane Thunder 2026 with a high‑altitude balloon night launch — and it was an incredible sight.
🎥 Check out the launch video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgb5HX3zfkU

High‑altitude balloons are playing a growing role on today’s battlefield. They offer:
• Long‑duration views over large areas
• Rapid and flexible deployment
• Resilient sensing options in challenging environments
• Cost‑effective support for multi‑domain operations
We’re proud of our team and their continued innovation in the stratosphere, supporting missions that require reliable, persistent awareness.

MDC-E experiments with Hight Altitude Balloons at Arcane Thunder

04/17/2026

🚀🌐 Pushing the limits of connectivity — all the way to the edge of space!

We’re excited to highlight our partnership with Netgate, whose secure, flexible networking solutions are helping strengthen Aerostar’s high‑altitude technologies. Operating in the stratosphere requires innovation, reliability, and teamwork — and Netgate has been an outstanding collaborator.

Together, we’re building the future of stratospheric connectivity and unlocking new possibilities for missions that operate far above traditional infrastructure.

Check out Netgate’s recent blog to learn more about how we’re working side‑by‑side at the edge of space:
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Networking at the edge of space: Discover how Aerostar uses the Netgate 2100 with pfSense Plus to deliver secure, reliable connectivity at 100,000+ feet in extreme stratospheric conditions.