A global wireless network via commercial planes

Mr N on March 5, 2026 at 11:09 am

Idea: A global wireless network via commercial planes

Link: https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space...

Commercial planes can also be used for other purposes, such as earth observation and even surveillance.

Commercial aviation platform for Earth observation applications

651 - Abstract: The present invention is related to a method and system for creating a constellation of electronic devices for providing optical or radio-frequency operations relating to Earth surface data collection applications on a predetermined geographical area. This constellation is creat... Read more

ChrisP on March 5, 2026 at 4:56 am

Idea: A global wireless network via commercial planes

Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/explainlikeimfive...

It’s a good idea, but you need to overcome numerous practical challenges for the technology to work effectively.

Eli5 Why can’t we use airplanes to create a starlink like internet?

Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/explain

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astronut on March 5, 2026 at 1:03 am

Idea: A global wireless network via commercial planes

Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/27/science...

Not sure if it is feasible, but this would surely help address the space debris issue.

With space junk clouding Earthâs orbit, are we barreling toward âKessler Syndromeâ? | CNN

Link: https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/

The concept known as âKessler Syndromeâ was proposed nearly five decades ago. Experts weigh in on whether the space-based disaster scenario is already unfolding.

Troy Nightingale on March 4, 2026 at 10:11 pm

Idea: A global wireless network via commercial planes

Link: https://www.airbornewirelessnetwork.com/...

There’s a company planning to launch this technology.

Airborne Wireless Network

Link: https://www.airbornewirelessnetw

MeterMan on March 4, 2026 at 7:33 am

Idea: A global wireless network via commercial planes

Link: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/26/facebook...

Facebook had a similar idea of transmitting the internet using a solar-powered plane, but they shut it down, claiming it was not practical.

Facebook permanently grounds its Aquila solar-powered internet plane | TechCrunch

Link: https://techcrunch.com/2018/06/2

Facebook has announced that it will no longer pursue its dream of building a gigantic, solar-powered plane to blast internet to underserved communities via laser. Surprisingly, it's just not practical.

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