Kea Aerospace
About
Improving Life On Our Planet Using Insights From The Stratosphere
Kea Aerospace is committed to revolutionising the aerospace industry through the development of solar-powered High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites (HAPS).
Our mission is to provide high-resolution aerial imagery for environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, disaster management, and maritime domain awareness. We've already embarked on this journey with the introduction of the Kea Atmos Mk1, New Zealand's first solar-powered stratospheric aircraft.
With a strong determination to establish ourselves as a prominent player in stratospheric flight operation and data collection, our vision is to extract valuable insights from the stratosphere, ultimately enhancing the quality of life on our planet.
- Location
- Christchurch
- Website
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- Founded
- 2018
- Employees
- 11-50
- Industry
- SpaceTech
- Funding stage
- Series A
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Snapshot of Kea Aerospace
We’re on a mission to create insights from the stratosphere that will improve life on our planet. Our vision is to be a world leader in stratospheric flight operation and data collection.
The market opportunity ahead for Kea Aerospace
Building upon the success of our four test flights this year, we will continue our journey with the Kea Atmos Mk1, New Zealand's first solar-powered stratospheric aircraft. We are planning a stratospheric flight for later this year.
Looking ahead, we are focused on the development of subsequent versions of the Kea Atmos, aiming to enhance its capabilities to fly at higher altitudes continuously for months.
This will enable us to revolutionise industries such as environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, disaster management, and maritime awareness, leveraging advanced aerial imagery capabilities.
Why Kea is a great place to work
At Kea Aerospace, our company culture revolves around diversity and equality, recognising that a range of perspectives and experiences leads to better problem-solving in an ever-changing and diverse world.
We value the unique contributions that each team member brings, and we actively seek out individuals who can enrich our team.
What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to our mission of becoming the world leader in stratospheric flight operation and data collection.
We have three core values that guide our actions: "In it for the mission" reflects our dedication to improving life on our planet, "Making a difference" signifies our passion for innovation and creating impactful solutions, and "Push the boundaries" captures our mindset of embracing forward-thinking ideas and turning them into reality.