Aerospace glossary

HAPS

Also called high-altitude platform station, high-altitude platform system, high-altitude pseudo-satellite

An aircraft, airship or balloon that holds position in the stratosphere, ≈20 km up, to provide communications, sensing or navigation over a region. The ITU defines high-altitude platform stations as operating at 20–50 km. Solar power and weather limit their payload and endurance.

Also listed under Batteries.

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