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super-speed Internet
Last modified: Monday, August 17, 2009
The term used to describe a satellite, launched by Japan, that is capable of
providing Internet connectivity at speeds of 1.2 GB/sec
around the world. Called the WINDS satellite, it was first launched in February 2008
and it initially focused on providing Internet connectivity in the Asia-Pacific region. It's a joint venture
between two companies — Japan Aerospace Exploration
Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Under our corporate message "Reaching for the skies, exploring space," JAXA is pursuing great possibilities in various aerospace fields and is striving to succeed with various research and development missions.
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