Around the world in 22 days: Google's Loon Ibis-167 sets a new record

Google’s increasingly popular Project Loon Ibis-167 balloon has just finished its first lap of journey around the world in 22 days connecting remote places to the world of Internet. The balloon has managed to finish its first lap in just 22 days against the estimated 33 days. Loon Ibis-167 balloons have covered up to 311,000 miles until now. These balloons fly at an altitude of 12 miles above the earth’s surface which is higher than the altitude some of the best planes fly at. While afloat,… (www.techienews.co.uk) Más...