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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. See also Internet over satellite.

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. Japan Launches High Speed Internet Satellite Japan launched a rocket carrying a satellite that may speed up the Internet on Saturday evening. Webopedia's "Did You Know...?" Section Use this Webopedia knowledge section for an in-depth overview of specific technologies and occurrences in the areas of Computer Science, The Internet, and Computer Hardware and Software.