Google's Loon aimed to deliver broadband internet via high-flying balloons but was discontinued in 2021 after unsuccessful commercialization. This initiative originated from Alphabet's X, the so-called 'moonshot factory.' Despite Loon's termination, its advanced laser technology was repurposed into Taara Lightbridge, which offers high-speed data transmission solutions for challenging terrain. Taara has since graduated to an independent company, having attracted interest from telecom carriers and winning funding, demonstrating a successful pivot from Loon's original vision.
Google's Loon project aimed to utilize balloons for global internet connectivity but was ultimately grounded due to commercialization challenges, spurring new tech innovations instead.
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