HALO Technologies provides a ground‑based platform that delivers up to 60 seconds of high‑quality microgravity using a precision‑controlled free‑fall system. The solution is cost‑effective and repeatable, enabling researchers and industry partners to test fluid dynamics, materials, life‑science experiments, and aerospace technologies without launching to space.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Researchers and industry developers need access to microgravity conditions for testing fluid dynamics, materials, life‑science experiments, and aerospace technologies, but traditional spaceflight or drop‑tower facilities are costly, have limited availability, and offer short, non‑repeatable test windows.
Solution
HALO Technologies offers a ground‑based platform that creates up to 60 seconds of high‑quality microgravity using a precision‑controlled free‑fall system. The system is autonomous, provides full environmental control, and captures real‑time data, enabling rapid, repeatable test cycles without the expense of launching to space. Payloads can be easily integrated, and the platform supports scalable experiment capacity for a wide range of scientific and engineering applications. By delivering consistent microgravity on demand, HALO reduces turnaround time and cost while maintaining experimental fidelity comparable to orbital conditions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are academic research labs, aerospace companies, and industrial R&D teams that require frequent, cost‑effective microgravity testing for fluid dynamics, materials science, life‑science, and aerospace technology development.
Features
- Precision‑controlled free‑fall mechanism delivering up to 60 seconds of microgravity per run
- Autonomous operation with automated launch, recovery, and safety monitoring
- Full environmental control (temperature, pressure, humidity) to match specific test requirements
- Real‑time data acquisition and telemetry for immediate analysis
- Scalable experiment capacity allowing multiple payload configurations and rapid turnaround
- High repeatability enabling statistically robust testing across many cycles
- Easy integration of custom payloads through standardized mounting interfaces