The Stratosphere
History
Vincent Farret d'Astiès, founder of Zephalto, and Joseph Dirand have combined their visions of travel to imagine the capsule designed to carry six travelers to the stars. Innovative and environmentally friendly, Céleste is characterized by its formal simplicity and its design that is as open as an eye on the world. Equipped with individual panoramic spaces, the capsule was designed to contemplate the Earth from the stratosphere, at the edge of space.
Céleste
Céleste seen from the outside
A sculptural object with a strong identity and a soothing shape, the pressurized capsule, carried by its envelope, is at one with the elements. Light and elegant, its carbon structure ensures its resistance to cross the clouds, the bluish halo of the atmosphere and the blackness of space. Its three wide-angle windows, which offer an endless panorama, harmoniously fit the silver surface of the capsule.
Capsule features
A spectacular view
At an altitude of 25 km, an exceptional panorama of 1,400 km unfoldsbefore your eyes.
Panoramic windows
Open design, like an eye on the world through 3-metre-wide panoramic windows.
Ultimate privacy
Three individual cabins, designed as intimate cocoons for two people.
The expierence
Zephalto departs from France, embarking adventure-seeking explorers onboard. The capsule will climb to 25 km above Earth in 90 minutes. The entire flight lasts six hours, with three hours spent at peak altitude—15 km higher than commercial airliners.
The expierence
At the edge of space, Céleste invites you to experience an extraordinary journey in a minimalist setting designed by the architect Joseph Dirand. Once inside, you'll find a condensed version of French refinement in three spacious cabins that allow you to see the Earth from a new angle.
The Stratosphere
Zephalto has become a key player in the exploration of the stratosphere. In close collaboration with the French space agency (CNES) and the Occitanie region, science is on board for every journey: each manned flight represents a unique opportunity to collect essential data to understand the atmosphere, monitor climate change, or observe Earth and Space.
The environment
At Zephalto, our dedicated team is on a mission to provide an unparalleled experience while addressing pressing ecological concerns. We believe in infusing sustainability into every facet of our operations, from engineering to marketing, and especially in the experience we offer to our travelers. Our goal is to find low-carbon solutions that are as responsible as possible, ensuring that we minimize our environmental footprint.
The environment
Zephalto's protective envelope, is crafted from reusable materials, allowing it to be used repeatedly after each flight. Powered exclusively by solar energy, our balloon boasts an almost zero carbon footprint during flight, aligning seamlessly with our commitment to ecological responsibility. Zephalto is driven to integrate scientific missions into its flights. Be it observation missions, data collection, or high-altitude experiments, Zephalto actively seeks opportunities to make its journeys enriching for the global scientific community.
Safety
THE HIGHEST SECURITY STANDARDS
Zephalto is committed to offering a perfectly supervised flying experience, backed up by a series of aviation certifications. Over and above the many safety features and in-depth tests carried out beforehand, the company follows the strictest regulations from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), guaranteeing absolutely safe flight conditions and rigorous compliance with standards.