This flying solar-powered platform could deliver better internet from the air
Sceye is testing a solar-powered, high-altitude platform station (HAPS) designed to provide 5G internet connectivity from the stratosphere. The craft aims to offer a more cost-effective alternative to satellites by hovering closer to the Earth's surface.
Why it matters
HAPS technology could revolutionize global internet access and disaster response by providing stable, low-latency connectivity without the high costs of space-based infrastructure.
It’s like a cell tower, but in the stratosphere.
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