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UK’s ARIA funds 18 projects for high-altitude internet aircraft

Eighteen projects aimed at developing high-flying aircraft capable of providing internet connectivity are receiving support from the UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA). These aircraft, known as high-altitude pseudo-satellites (HAPS), aim to provide an alternative to orbital satellites for underserved areas. The initiative, spanning three and a half years, involves a £70 million investment.
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