NewsFox 5 San Diego & KUSI — Local NewsSeptember 5, 2026San Diego
Sceye stratospheric test flight causes San Diego Airport delays
Aerospace company Sceye conducted a 15,000 km stratospheric test flight of its SceyeCELL technology, which resulted in operational delays at San Diego International Airport. The project is designed to test high-altitude internet and messaging capabilities intended to replace the coverage of 500 traditional cell towers.
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The test flight demonstrates a new telecommunications infrastructure model that could impact future broadband coverage, while its flight path directly affected local air travel operations in San Diego.
Key Facts
- Sceye completed a 15,000 km stratospheric test flight.
- The flight path caused significant delays at San Diego Airport.
- The SceyeCELL technology aims to provide broadband coverage equivalent to 500 cell towers.
- The test flight originated in New Mexico and concluded in Japan.
- The technology is intended for future telecommunications infrastructure.
Who's Mentioned
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