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Russia completes 5G stratospheric data link test
Russian specialists successfully transmitted a 2K video stream via a high-speed 5G channel between the Barrazh-1 stratospheric platform at 17 km altitude and a ground control station. The session lasted over 80 minutes, confirming equipment stability in rarefied atmosphere and extreme temperatures.
The experiment utilized the 5G NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks) protocol adapted for air platforms. Using HAPS as "pseudo-satellites" significantly reduces signal latency compared to orbital groups and provides coverage in remote areas without costly ground infrastructure.
This dual-use technology enables secure telemetry and command channels for reconnaissance-strike UAVs and kamikaze drones. High bandwidth allows real-time transmission of high-resolution intelligence, turning the stratosphere into a resilient node for network-centric control and deep operational reconnaissance.
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Frank Berge
The recapturing due drift in the jetstreams would be an interesting detail.