Space Balloon
Filming the Earth from the stratosphere. At the edge of space—roughly 30 km up—we create one-of-a-kind footage and experiences.
What Is a Space Balloon?
We fill a high-altitude balloon with helium and let its buoyancy carry cameras and other equipment up into the stratosphere (roughly 10–50 km altitude) to film. The result is one-of-a-kind footage—capturing the pitch-black of space and the curve of the Earth in a single frame—that simply cannot be shot from the ground.
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Launch Experience
We fill a large balloon with helium, mount the camera equipment, and launch. Guests who join the launch experience can take part in the whole process from start to finish. Our staff provide attentive support, so even first-timers can feel at ease.
02.
Reaching the Stratosphere
The balloon climbs to the stratosphere at around 30 km and films the pitch-black of space and the curve of the Earth. We later deliver this footage from the edge of space—impossible to capture from the ground—as digital data.
03.
Search & Recovery
After launch, the payload lands at sea or on land—such as in Hokkaido—depending on the weather. Using GNSS positioning, the Chart team heads to the landing site and retrieves it. Once we review the camera footage and confirm the stratospheric imagery came out cleanly, the mission is a success.
Launch in as Little as 3 Weeks
Chart handles everything in-house, from building the payload and filing the required applications to launch and recovery. We can launch in as little as 3 weeks from your order and deliver the footage as early as launch day.
If your release date or event schedule is already fixed, just tell us your preferred timing. We will work backward from your dates and let you know right away whether we can make it. Because the launch date depends on the weather and upper-level winds, we always plan with backup days.
How Our Clients Use It
01.
Space Advertising & Product Promotion
We carry new products, trading cards and merchandise up to the stratosphere and film them against the backdrop of the Earth. The footage is used for space advertising, product launch announcements and social media buzz.
02.
Character & IP Collaborations
We mount plush toys or acrylic stands so your characters appear to float in space. The footage works well for fan livestreams and campaigns.
03.
Launch Experiences & Events
Join us on launch day and watch the balloon take off up close.
Key Specifications
About 30 km (stratosphere)
High enough that the sky turns black and the curve of the Earth shows.
Altitude
Mainly Hokkaido
Launch dates are set based on the weather and upper-level winds.
Launch Site
Products, cards, plush toys and more
Please consult us on size and weight. Hazardous materials cannot be carried.
Payload
Tracked by GNSS
Chart recovers the payload after landing.
Tracking
As early as launch day
We retrieve the footage from the recovered camera and deliver it as data.
Footage Delivery
Custom quote
Depends on payload size and weight, filming requirements, timing and more.
Pricing
How It Works
Inquiry
Use the form to tell us what you would like to fly, your preferred timing and how you plan to use the footage.
01
Meeting & Quote
We discuss the shots and schedule you have in mind, then send a quote and timeline.
02
Order
From here, launch can happen in as little as 3 weeks.
03
Preparation & Permits
We receive your payload and prepare the flight system. Chart also files all required applications with the relevant authorities.
04
Launch & Filming
We set the launch date based on the weather and release the balloon. You are welcome to attend.
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Recovery & Delivery
We recover the payload after landing and deliver the footage, as early as launch day.
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Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Launching a space balloon requires procedures set out by law. For every launch, Chart files the necessary applications with the relevant authorities and confirms safety before release.
Chart handles all procedures, so you do not need to file anything yourself.
About Pricing
We provide custom quotes. Pricing depends on the size and weight of what you want to fly, the footage you need (composition, number of cameras, etc.), whether you attend the launch, and your preferred timing.
If you have a set budget, we will propose what can be done within it.
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