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Sceye and SoftBank Demonstrate HAPS Broadband, Edge Computing and Laser Tracking on New Mexico–Japan Flight

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Sceye and SoftBank used an August flight of a Sceye high-altitude platform station from New Mexico to Japan and back to demonstrate mobile broadband connectivity and edge computing, while also conducting an optical laser-tracking demonstration. The mission expands the vehicle’s demonstrated communications and tracking capabilities.

Discovered 2026-09-23T12:50:50.252742-07:00 | 2026-09-23T12:50:50.252742-07:00

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  • The flight demonstrated multiple HAPS applications in a single mission: mobile broadband connectivity, edge computing and optical laser tracking.
  • The New Mexico–Japan–New Mexico route provides evidence of the platform’s ability to support long-range operations and cross-border connectivity demonstrations.

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