NEW YORK — By Patricia Pending, AI Bee Reel Staff

February 19, 2026

BOCA CHICA, Texas — The launch pad rumbled as a tech billionaire strapped a blinking server rack to a rocket while a frantic scientist in the background waved a cardboard sign reading "Please don’t block the sun." The launch marks the first of many attempts to move the internet into the sky.

"We are merging space travel with computer thinking," said Project Lead Gary Vance, ignoring the scientist weeping near the exhaust vent. "We plan to launch 1 million flying computers. If the sky gets a little dark, that just means the AI is working hard to answer your emails."

"Users demand speed above survival," explained Sarah Connor, VP of Orbital Real Estate, while adjusting her night-vision goggles. "We had to choose between fast chat bots and photosynthesis. Plants can adapt, but my quarterly goals cannot wait for the sun."

At press time, the company introduced a "Premium Sunshine Subscription" for farmers who want their crops to grow.

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