Zero2infinity

Zero2infinity (Bloon) is a space transportation company that carries payloads to the stratosphere for scientific, academic, commercial, and PR purposes. The company was founded by Jose Mariano Lopez-Urdiales in 2009, in Barbara, Catalonia, Spain.

Zero2infinity is interested in providing trips that travel up to an altitude of 36km, and that last 4.5 hours. The company uses stratospheric balloons that carry pressurized capsules (similar to an airplane) to make these trips. The trips are designed to minimize motion sickness and noise, includes in-flight customer service, flies without producing emissions, and can carry four travelers and two crew members. The goal for Zero2infinity is to provide a unique perspective of Earth.

The company is flying from Spanish airports and air force bases, and is looking to expand to commercial bases. Launch and landing sites are determined according to wind conditions that are predicted in advance. The company offers micro-gravity experiences as the descent of the helium balloon can be controlled. The cabin is designed to endure three times more pressure than is required, and has two emergency systems to help assure passenger safety.