Near Space Corporation (AKA: NearSpace Corporation~Global Solutions for Science Learning~GSSL Inc) Profile last edited on: 4/6/2023
CAGE: 1B1R7
UEI: DPLPQNTEK7W7
Business Identifier: Commercial High Altitude Balloon Flight 
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Location Information
Location: Multiple
Congr. District: 05
County: Tillamook
Congr. District: 05
County: Tillamook
Public Profile
Near Space Corporation (NSC), formally known as Global Solutions for Science Learning (GSSL), is an aerospace company specializing in testing and manufacturing of aviation technologies, specifically high altitude ballons. The firm provides services in support of high altitutde balloons, airships, and unmanned aerial vehicle flight operations, focusing on commercial engineering, production, and flight operations. The company's expertise is in custom inflatable balloons and custom tools and software for these balloons. The firm's customers include a variety of government and commercial customers such as; NASA, NOAA, DOD, laboratories, universities and new commercial space companies. In 2012, the company built the first commercial high altitude balloon facility, serving has NSC headquarters and spanning over 31,000 square feet.
Extent of SBIR involvement
Synopsis: Awardee Business Condition
Employee Range
10-14Revenue Range
1M-1.5MVC funded?
NoPublic/Private
Privately HeldStock Info
----IP Holdings
N/AAwards Distribution by Agency
Most Recent SBIR Projects
| Year | Phase | Agency | Total Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | NASA | $872,548 | |
| Project Title: Techniques to Support the Aerial Deployment and Inflation of Venus Aerobots | ||||
| 2012 | 2 | NASA | $849,897 | |
| Project Title: Titan Montgolfiere Terrestrial Test Bed | ||||
| 2005 | 1 | NASA | $75,000 | |
| Project Title: Superpressure Tow Balloon for Extending Durations and Modifying Trajectories of High Altitude Balloon Systems | ||||
| 2004 | 1 | DOC | $74,931 | |
| Project Title: Low-Cost Atmospheric Turbulence Measurement Platform | ||||
| 2002 | 2 | DOC | $375,000 | |
| Project Title: 3DR Superpressure Balloon for Deployment of In-situ Environmental Sensors | ||||
Key People / Management
Tim Lachenmeier -- President
Kris Lachenmeier -- Chief Financial Officer
Koh Murai -- Engineering Manager
Kevin L Tucker
Kris Lachenmeier -- Chief Financial Officer
Koh Murai -- Engineering Manager
Kevin L Tucker
