HASP is pleased to announce the release of the HASP 2026 Call for Payloads (CFP) for a seat on the September 2026 flight of the High Altitude Student Platform (HASP). HASP can support up to 24 student payloads (providing power, telemetry, and commanding) during a flight to an altitude of 122,000 feet for up to 20 hours. The NASA Balloon Program Office, HASP Management Team, and the Astrophysics Division of the NASA Science Mission Directorate anticipate flying HASP through 2026 with additional flights planned. There is no cost for launch and flight operations. Student teams will need to raise their own funds to support the development of their payload and, if necessary, travel to Palestine, TX, for HASP integration and Ft. Sumner, NM, for flight operations. To get more information on HASP or to download the new CFP, please click on this link – HASP Participant Information.