Aquila: What’s next for high-altitude connectivity?

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This post details the system architecture for Meta's Aquila program, a High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) connectivity system. It outlines the key components: communication payloads, fleets of aircraft, fleet operations, gateways, fiber Points of Presence (PoP), cell base stations, and access points (APs). It also highlights the challenges related to affordability, technology limitations, and the need for industry and government collaboration to address regulatory and operational standards for HAPS deployment.