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Airbus Defence and Space has unveiled the new Zephyr S High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite to the world at Farnborough Air Show this morning.
16th July 2018
Innovation in Textiles
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Farnborough
Zephyr is a leading, solar–electric, stratospheric Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). It harnesses the sun’s rays, running exclusively on solar power, above the weather and conventional air traffic; filling a capability gap complimentary to satellites, UAVs and manned aircraft to provide affordable and persistent local satellite-like services.
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