Facebook Aquila

Aquila
Role	Atmospheric satellite
National origin	United Kingdom (UK)
Manufacturer	Facebook; Ascenta
First flight	28 June 2016
Retired	26 June 2018
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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Aquila

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