Project Loon, sometimes seen in the news, is related to:
✓ Correct answer: b) Wireless communication technology
ExplanationProject Loon, launched by Google in 2013 and later an Alphabet subsidiary, aimed to provide internet access to remote areas using high-altitude balloons.These helium-filled balloons operated at 20 km (12 mi) in the stratosphere, relaying signals via a solar-powered mesh network.Google used wind-da- ta algorithms to navigate them for consistent coverage.Despite successful deployments, including disaster relief in Puerto Rico (2017) and Kenya (2020), Alphabet shut down Project Loon in January 2021 due to high costs and scalability challenges.Its in- novations contributed to advancements in stratospheric balloon technology and wireless communication.123
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