SoftBank backs startup building giant floating climate stations

japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/26/companies/softbank-backs-floating-climate-station-startup

A startup building massive, bullet-shaped helium balloons that float in the stratosphere has raised $15 million (¥2.17 billion) from SoftBank as part of an effort to monitor climate data and bring connectivity to hard-to-reach areas.
The company, called Sceye, has built more than 20 of…

This story appeared on japantimes.co.jp, 2025-06-26 02:47:00.
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