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High Altitude Balloon For Space

We are building a high altitude weather balloons that can provide a cheap and consistent space access

    Key features include

    • Unmanned payload launches
    • Ability to stay at high altitude
    • Less expensive to manufacture 
    • Cheaper payload transportation 
    • More frequent space launches
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Making Space Accessible

TORC intends to offer a new method to deliver small payloads into the upper atmosphere and space, which aligns with our company’s goal to continue to support the aerospace and defense industry

Payload Transport

Use a weather balloon to launch payloads into space for short-term coverage at reduced costs

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Geo Analytics

Access space with a high altitude balloon to gather custom data sets for real time analysis

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Research Launch

Consistent high altitude weather balloon launches into space for research institutes

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Surveillance

Persistent visuals over key areas of interest with live data feeds from a high altitude balloon

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Public

Contact us today to learn how we can help serve your strategic initiatives.

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Commercial

Get in touch with us to reserve your spot in our upcoming beta flight launches.

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News

“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.”

- Isaac Newton

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Pre-launch satellite test using high altitude balloons 🛰️

As the space industry grows, new companies and startups will begin to form to innovate on the existing market. This explosion in growth will result in many successes, and many more failures.


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lunar gateway

Should robots or humans live on the Lunar Gateway? 🌕

Leveraging robotics for the Lunar Gateway is a compelling strategy. Enabling humans to work through robots will increase the chance of success for the humans. By using robots to handle the early stages of discovery, we can scale our exploration of space quicker and safer.


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Near space photography

Near space photography with high altitude balloons 📸

High altitude balloons are a great way for artists, developers, and directors to capture life through a different lens. 


The altitude of a traditional balloon can reach up to 40 km. With a camera as a payload, you can easily capture incredible footage throughout the world.


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The United States Space Force and the future of civilization in space 🧑‍🚀

The United States Space force is a pivotal decision on behalf of the U.S. Government to see into the future and meet demands of the next generation of humanity.


The USSF is in its infancy, so don’t expect space flight to look anything like this quite yet:


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high altitude balloon space

Where one journey ends, another begins 🎈

There is something special about innovation — the ability to bring ideas into the world and move humanity forward is a compelling vision for any company. What is even more amazing is our ability to build off of the work of others. 


As Isaac Newton once said, “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.”


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FAQ

What is a high altitude balloon?

A high altitude balloon is a balloon that is used to reach above the troposphere and into the stratosphere. A high altitude balloon can also be referred to as a sounding balloon, meteorological balloon, atmospheric balloon, or weather balloon. To learn more about high altitude balloons and how they work, please visit send us a message on our contact page.

What makes a high altitude balloon lift?

If you see a weather balloon in the sky, you may be wondering how it got up there and how high a weather balloon can go. Most weather balloons will reach between 20km and 40km, the highest weather balloon reaching 53km. A balloon gains lift through different gases, the most common set ups include a helium weather balloon and a hydrogen weather balloon. 

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