Hemeria Plans More Testing Of Higher-Altitude Balloon

Balman high-altitude balloon.
Credit: Hemeria
Hemeria is preparing for the second flight test of its Balman maneuvering balloon in October and a longer flight next year, project manager Alexandre Hulin said Sept. 29. Funded by French armament procurement agency DGA, the program is part of the defense ministry’s strategy to use altitudes above...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe.  

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