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Keysight Collaborates on Airbus UpNext SpaceRAN Demonstrator to Advance 5G NTN Innovation
SANTA ROSA, Calif., January 20, 2026--Keysight provides advanced emulation solutions to support ground testing of 5G non-terrestrial network capabilities.
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