World View
World View specializes in stratospheric exploration using high-altitude balloons, providing detailed imagery and data for various industries and offering space tourism experiences.
Services
World View specializes in stratospheric exploration using high-altitude balloons. The company provides a range of services including remote sensing, data gathering, and space tourism. Their stratospheric balloons can persist over areas of interest for extended periods, gathering detailed imagery and data for industries such as agriculture, energy, maritime, and government research. Additionally, they offer a platform for launching stratospheric missions for various applications including climate monitoring and space tourism.
Products
World View operates a fleet of stratospheric balloons capable of carrying payloads for remote sensing and other applications. These balloons fly five times closer to Earth than satellites, providing more detailed imagery and data. The balloons’ ability to remain over areas of interest for extended periods enhances data gathering capabilities, making them valuable for industries such as agriculture, energy, and maritime. The company’s space tourism offerings include stratospheric journeys designed to provide transformative experiences.
Industry Sector
World View operates within the remote sensing industry, which is valued at over $23 billion. The company uses high-altitude balloons to provide detailed imagery and data vital for sectors such as agriculture, energy, maritime, and government research. Their technology aids in climate monitoring and space tourism, positioning them as a significant player within this expansive industry.
Partnerships
World View collaborates with several strategic partners to advance its stratospheric missions. Notable partnerships include those with Sierra Nevada Corp. and Scepter, Inc. These collaborations enhance World View's capability to execute advanced stratospheric missions and expand its technology and market reach.
Funding and Investment
World View has secured strategic Series D funding led by SNC. This round of investment aims to advance the company’s technology and extend its market reach. The funding supports the development of their high-altitude balloon platforms and enables them to explore new applications within the remote sensing and space tourism sectors.