  The Extreme Universe Space Observatory on a Super Pressure Balloon II
(EUSO-SPB2) is a second generation stratospheric balloon instrument for the
detection of Ultra High Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECRs, E > 1 EeV) via the
fluorescence technique and of Very High Energy (VHE, E > 10 PeV) neutrinos via
Cherenkov emission. EUSO-SPB2 is a pathfinder mission for instruments like the
proposed Probe Of Extreme Multi-Messenger Astrophysics (POEMMA). The purpose of
such a space-based observatory is to measure UHECRs and UHE neutrinos with high
statistics and uniform exposure. EUSO-SPB2 is designed with two Schmidt
telescopes, each optimized for their respective observational goals. The
Fluorescence Telescope looks at the nadir to measure the fluorescence emission
from UHECR-induced extensive air shower (EAS), while the Cherenkov Telescope is
optimized for fast signals ($\sim$10 ns) and points near the Earth's limb. This
allows for the measurement of Cherenkov light from EAS caused by Earth skimming
VHE neutrinos if pointed slightly below the limb or from UHECRs if observing
slightly above. The expected launch date of EUSO-SPB2 is Spring 2023 from
Wanaka, NZ with target duration of up to 100 days. Such a flight would provide
thousands of VHECR Cherenkov signals in addition to tens of UHECR fluorescence
tracks. Neither of these kinds of events have been observed from either orbital
or suborbital altitudes before, making EUSO-SPB2 crucial to move forward
towards a space-based instrument. It will also enhance the understanding of
potential background signals for both detection techniques. This contribution
will provide a short overview of the detector and the current status of the
mission as well as its scientific goals.
