Flight Opportunities
Flight Demonstration of an Integrated Camera and Solid-State Fine Steering System
Project Description
The goal of this project is to test and demonstrate technologies for the stabilization of balloon-borne telescopes. At altitudes near 120,000 ft, NASA's balloon payloads float above 99.5% of the atmosphere, where there is virtually no image degradation due to atmospheric turbulence. In theory, large stratospheric telescopes could provide visible images as sharp as those obtained by the Hubble Space Telescope.
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Anticipated Benefits
This camera and telescope technology for use on high-altitude balloons will benefit the search for exoplanets and thus, future NASA missions.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Research Institute - Boulder | Lead Organization | Non-Profit Institution | Boulder, Colorado |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Colorado
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