Aerostratospheric Corp

08/27/2026

We are STEM certified master instructors. Schools can have Aerostratospheric’s STEM.org Certified instructor on-site to teach alongside a science teacher — during regular class periods, as an after-school extracurricular, or at a public launch site. This is part of our community outreach program. Learn more at www.midwestsds.com/stem.html

08/26/2026

xplorer Program update is live.
If you want a personal workspace for open atmospheric data — not just the public hub — this is it. Create a free account at midwestsds.com. There is no paid tier.
What you can do now:
• Earn badges for exploring. Log in, come back on a new day, add cities, build graphs, and spend time learning. New badges award +5 AeroCoin, saved to your account. 17 of 40 badges are already live.
• Pin any place on the map as a data stream. Type a city or ZIP, or tap a Midwest launch-ops site: Casey, Clark County, Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Chicago, or St. Louis. National and global samples are there too — Denver, New York, Miami, London, Tokyo, Sydney, and more.
• Each location card shows live conditions and a 5-day outlook: temperature, humidity, wind, pressure, dew point, UV, and visibility. Add a note. Pin it. Keep it on your dashboard.
• Watch program videos on the mission and the X2Griffon payload. Leave the tab open while you are signed in and you keep earning time-based AeroCoin.
This is the same project behind Midwest Stratospheric Data Systems and Aerostratospheric: open atmospheric data, built from Casey, Illinois.
Open the site → Menu → Dashboard
midwestsds.com

08/26/2026

08/25/2026

Just tracked over 400 aircraft flying right now including the International Space Station : check it out https://midwestsds.com/traffic.html

08/25/2026

https://www.prlog.org/13166554-aerostratospheric-launches-free-stem-learning-certificates-through-explorer.html

Aerostratospheric Launches Free STEM Learning Certificates Through Explorer. Free Explorer Accounts Give Students and Educators Access to Atmospheric Science, Data Tools, and STEM Certificates - PR13166554

08/25/2026

https://www.prlog.org/13166552-aerostratospheric-announces-private-mad-ap-engineering-test-launch.html

Aerostratospheric Announces Private MAD-AP Engineering Test Launch. Aerostratospheric Private Test Launch 100-Gram Component-Less MAD-AP Platform Saturday, September 12, 2026 Closed to the Public — Team & Invited Personnel Only - PR13166552

08/24/2026

The explorer program is undergoing maintenance and updates; to check system uptime visit the website and check the operation status in the top page menu or click here https://stats.uptimerobot.com/0OvOi4064G

08/24/2026

Our commitment is open science: vertical profiles, telemetry, methods notes, and supporting products are published for researchers, educators, meteorologists, and citizen scientists. Data turnaround targets under 48 hours after recovery when logistics allow. Outputs are intended for public scientific and educational use with attribution.

X2Griffon and MAD-AP mission schedule from Aerostratospheric / Midwest Stratospheric Data Systems. Maiden science flight September 19, 2026 in Casey, Illinois. Open atmospheric data from near-space.

08/23/2026

RSVP for the launch party https://forms.gle/CSgJyi3eNHTwZ7Hq5
To be entered to win a large foam glider at the live high altitude launch! The first 50 attendees receive a free small foam glider. Children’s coloring station! HAM enthusiasts fun! Space launch fan fun! Family fun! Free event!

Launch location 1000 U.S. Highway 40
Casey, Illinois 62420 sponsored by Casey First Church of The Nazarene and Pastor Brian Hancock. Helium partially funded by AWG Terre Haute

🌍 Launch Party in Casey, IL – September 19, 2026!

Earn a free STEM certificate via Aerostratospheric.com and play free stem games while you watch the flight via your phone or tablet!

No weapons or alcohol will be permitted on the premises. All attendees must abide by the rules and ordinances of the City of Casey.

Bring a lawn chair, the event is outside!

Join Midwest Stratospheric Data Systems for an exciting live Launch Party right here in our hometown! On September 19, 2026, watch our custom Midwest-made high-altitude balloon payload lift off and climb toward the stratosphere as we collect and share real atmospheric data with the public. It’s “Big Things in a Small Town” taken to a whole new level — literally!

This family-friendly community celebration is perfect for space enthusiasts, science lovers, families, and anyone curious about Midwest innovation and open data. Enjoy live tracking updates, educational moments, team meet-and-greets, and the first 50 attendees will receive a FREE foam glider while supplies last!

Weather permitting — we’ll post updates closer to the event date. RSVP now and bring your family and guests to be part of the fun (and maybe snag a glider)!

08/23/2026

Watch us launch this mission live September 19th