Sceye high-altitude airship flies from US to Japan through stratosphere

US firm Sceye successfully completed a transcontinental flight aboard its High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS) in September 2026, traveling from the United States to Japan. The journey traversed the stratosphere, utilizing the HAPS’s unique positioning for communications and surveillance applications. This pioneering flight represents a significant milestone for Sceye's development of these advanced aerial platforms. The airship operated as part of Sceye’s ongoing efforts to refine and deploy HAPS technology globally. Further details regarding the specific data collected during this mission are expected to be released by Sceye shortly.