4G on Moon! NASA, Nokia are setting up cellular network. Details here

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Moon soon could be possible as NASA and Nokia have undertaken an ambitious joint venture of creating 4G network on Lunar surface. Cellular connectivity is also crucial for NASA's Artemis program aiming at sending astronauts to the moon, as per a report on CNN.
Scheduled for launch sometime this year, a SpaceX rocket is poised to embark on a groundbreaking mission to the Moon, although the precise date remains to be confirmed. Equipped with a straightforward 4G network, the lander will touch down at the Moon's south pole, where it will deploy the system for installation.

Once in place, the network will be remotely operated from Earth, marking a significant advancement in lunar communication capabilities and paving the way for future exploration and scientific endeavors on the lunar surface.

Nokia's Bell Labs is spearheading the construction of the 4G network unit using a diverse array of off-the-shelf commercial components. This cutting-edge technology will be integrated into a lander crafted by US-based company Intuitive Machines. Once deployed, the network will establish a crucial link between the lander and two roaming vehicles, each equipped with its own specialized mission: to scour the lunar surface in search of ice. This innovative collaboration represents a significant step forward in lunar exploration, harnessing the power of telecommunications to facilitate groundbreaking scientific discoveries on the Moon's enigmatic terrain.

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