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Atmospheric Satellite

High-altitude UAVs and balloons providing long-duration communications and Earth observation
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Atmospheric satellites are UAVs or balloons operating at high altitude for extended periods (weeks or months) for communications relay, Earth observation, or sensing. Experimentation; Loon discontinued; others in development. Applications: more widespread communications, connectivity in remote areas.

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