Facebook Aquila

Aquila
Role Atmospheric satellite
National origin United Kingdom (UK)
Manufacturer Facebook
Ascenta
First flight 28 June 2016[1]
Retired 26 June 2018[2]
Number built 1

The Facebook Aquila is an experimental solar-powered drone developed by Facebook for use as an atmospheric satellite, intended to act as relay stations for providing internet access to remote areas. The Aquila first flew on 28 June 2016 with a second aircraft successfully flying in 2017. Internal development of the Aquila aircraft was stopped in June 2018.

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