Heliblade HAPS Begins Flight Trials In France

Heliblade high-altitude pseudo satellite demo
Credit: X721
The X721 Heliblade high-altitude pseudo satellite (HAPS) has completed its first flight in France with the goal of demonstrating the solar-powered system will eventually be able to operate for months. The inaugural M001 flight took place in Nouvelle-Aquitaine on July 24 at 7:45 a.m. local time (1:45...
Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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