Eli5 Why can’t we use airplanes to create a starlink like internet?
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We can do that technically. The problem is the amount of airplanes you need and the cost to operate all of them. In a military context that might be a good option for an operation but not something for a permanent internet connection for the general public.
Another similar variant that works better is a threaded balloon, it will not get nearly as high but you do not need to use fuel to keep them in the air. The are really more comparable to a high tower.
There has been testing with high-altitude balloons with no theaters. The manouverd by changing altitude.
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