Star♦Tower FLights:
GNSS Teams with SNC As Payload Integrator
In response to the US Government’s need for increased border security and various Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance solutions, GNSS and its teammate and primary payload integrator, Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), have successfully flown the Star♦Tower 200 Aerostat System.
The system is the first in the GNSS product line of high-performance aerostats. The Star♦Tower is a turnkey, self-contained aerostat system using a revolutionary envelope shape that enables operations in winds up to 70 knots, greatly increasing mission availability. All Star♦Tower aerostat systems are highly mobile and can transit in ISO containers and are helo-lift capable. The Star♦Tower family of aerostats can operate from sea level to 8,000 feet above sea level and lift payload weights of 500 lbs up to 4,000 feet above ground level. Star♦Tower aerostats are ideal for remote, rugged operations. Further, the modular design permits GNSS and SNC to fully optimize the aerostat system for customer requirements and deliver maximum operational capability for the lowest cost.
About Sierra Nevada Corporation
SNC is known for its rapid, innovative, and agile technology solutions in electronics, aerospace, avionics, space, propulsion, micro-satellite, aircraft and communications systems for both the private and public sectors. Founded in 1963, SNC’s seven unique business areas employ more than 1600 people in 35 different locations in 20 states – all of whom are dedicated to providing leading-edge solutions to SNC’s dynamic customer base.
Star♦Tower Downloads
Star♦Tower Introduction and Overview (Adobe PDF format)
Star♦Tower 200 Specifications (Adobe PDF format)
Star♦Tower 200 Brochure (Adobe PDF format)