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Stratospheric Balloons and Pseudo-Satellites Explained
High-altitude balloons and pseudo-satellites operating in the stratosphere are being explained as emerging platforms between aircraft and satellites. These systems can carry sensors or communications payloads for surveillance, research and connectivity, often at lower cost than conventional satellites. Interest centers on how the technology works, how long such craft can stay aloft, and what missions they could realistically take on in the near future.
Why now: Growing interest in stratospheric platforms for surveillance, communications and research as a cheaper alternative to satellites.
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