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The Skybender project is experimenting with delivering high-speed internet using Titan drones equipped with millimeter wave radio transmitters. This technology, potentially part of 5G, can transmit data at speeds up to 40 times faster than 4G. However, millimeter waves face challenges such as absorption by atmospheric gases and obstruction by objects like trees and buildings.

What is the primary location for the Skybender project's experiments?

• Kennedy Space Center in Texas

• Spaceport America in New Mexico

• Vandenberg Air Force Base in California

• Cape Canaveral in Florida

What is the wingspan of the Titan drones used in the Skybender project?

• 30 meters

• 40 meters

• 60 meters

• 50 meters

Which technology is being tested for next-generation 5G wireless internet in the Skybender project?

• Infrared transmitters

• Microwave transmitters

• Millimeter wave radio transmitters

• Ultraviolet transmitters

What is a potential drawback of millimeter wave signals?

• They can travel through any object

• They can be absorbed by atmospheric gases

• They are slower than 4G signals

• They are unaffected by atmospheric conditions

What environmental factors can reduce the strength of millimeter wave signals?

• Rain and humidity

• Fog and dust

• Wind and snow

• Sunlight and heat