TechStratospheric airship flies from US to Japan to test sky-based cell tower concept
US aerospace company Sceye completed a round-trip flight between New Mexico and Japan from August to September 2026, demonstrating how an uncrewed stratospheric platform could serve as a cell tower in the sky. Powered by solar panels and onboard batteries, the helium-filled craft can hover at about 60,000 feet for extended periods.
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Ars Technica★★☆☆☆2026-10-19 11:05Original
Stratospheric airship flies from US to Japan to test sky-based cell tower concept
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