HAB-1-D
Mission
Demo sounding balloon mission with advanced payload integration and atmospheric research capabilities
Built for the Mission
Every component engineered to meet defense industry standards while maintaining civilian accessibility.
Real-Time Precision
Microsecond-level accuracy in mission-critical operations with redundant failsafe architecture.
Modular Systems
Plug-and-play integration framework designed for legacy and next-gen defense ecosystems.
Zero-Trust Security
Military-grade encryption with continuous authentication across all network layers.
Autonomous Resilience
Self-healing distributed systems that maintain operational capability under extreme conditions.
Scalable Architecture
From single-node to continental deployment without code changes or performance degradation.
Open Standards
Built on established protocols ensuring interoperability and vendor independence.
Sounding Platforms
Diverse platforms for scientific research—from sounding rockets to high-altitude balloons.
Goddard Sounding Rocket
Lite Balloon System
Medium Balloon System
Very Large Balloon System
Our Founders
Built by engineers and innovators with a shared vision for the future of aerospace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MKII Aerospace?
MKII Aerospace is an American aerospace startup that designs, manufactures, and operates reusable sounding rockets and high-altitude balloon systems for atmospheric research, suborbital science missions, and near-space access.
What products does MKII Aerospace offer?
MKII Aerospace offers the Goddard Sounding Rocket System—a fully reusable sounding rocket with a 150 km apogee—and a range of high-altitude balloon systems capable of reaching 40 km altitude with payloads up to 500 kg.
Who does MKII Aerospace serve?
MKII Aerospace serves universities, government research agencies, defense organizations, and commercial partners who need cost-effective access to suborbital and near-space environments for scientific research, technology validation, and atmospheric sampling.
Where is MKII Aerospace located?
MKII Aerospace is a United States-based aerospace company operating with a remote-first team structure.
Join the Talent Network
We're staying deliberately lean while we build. If you're a hands-on builder who wants real ownership, we'd like to meet you. We bring people in through project-based work and advisory collaborations—and convert to full-time as programs and funding mature.
Remote/on-site depends on role. Project-based + future full-time opportunities.