Near Space Labs nabs $20M to take its high-res imaging Swift robots into the stratosphere

When it comes to creating images of Earth from above, satellites, drones, planes, and spacecraft are what tend to come to mind. But a startup called Near Space Labs has a very different approach to taking high-resolution photos from up high. Near Space Labs is building aircraft, called Swift, that are raised by helium balloons […]

May 12, 2025 - 09:52
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Near Space Labs nabs $20M to take its high-res imaging Swift robots into the stratosphere
When it comes to creating images of Earth from above, satellites, drones, planes, and spacecraft are what tend to come to mind. But a startup called Near Space Labs has a very different approach to taking high-resolution photos from up high. Near Space Labs is building aircraft, called Swift, that are raised by helium balloons […]