Nokia And NASA Are Revolutionizing Lunar Exploration With The Launch Of The First Mobile Network On The Moon – Wccftech
Nokia was once the leading name in the mobile market, but it parted ways amidst the growing competition and the changing demands of the consumers. While the Finish company is no longer manufacturing smartphones, it still remains a leader when it comes to global connectivity and has made quite the mark in telecommunication infrastructure and network technology. Now, it seems that the company is taking a huge leap by being the first company to deploy a 4G network on the moon. By doing so, the company would help lay the foundation for future exploration and enable real-time communication.Nokia’s 4G LTE network is going to be leveraged for NASA’s Intuitive Machines’ IM–2 mission and will be the first network to deploy the same technology that is used for mobile communication on Earth for the Moon. This milestone aligns with NASA’s goal of establishing a sustainable human presence on the Moon as part of its Artemis program.Nokia’s 4G LTE deployment on the Moon is vital, for it will enhance the communication capabilities for any future space missions, lay grounds for interplanetary communication, and even help facilitate reliable data transmission. The Intuitive Machines Athena lander carrying Nokia’s lunar network successfully launched on February 26th, and now it is headed to the Moon’s south pole with a landing planned for March 6, 2025. A visual update was also available on the lander, showcasing the view from space.Nokia will activate its Lunar Surface Communications System shortly after the Athena lander touches down on the Moon, and then once the connection is secured, Nokia will go on to start its 4G/LTE network, which is going to be the first one yet and would help enable a stable communication channel. This would be done by activating the network in a box (NIB), which is going to be integrated into the lander and is said to be a self-contained system.The lunar network connection by Nokia is designed in a way that it would be able to handle the difficulties that can come about in ensuring a reliable communication network on the Moon. The Athena lander would be linked up with two vital robotic vehicles, namely, MAPP Rover and Micro Nova Hopper Drone which would help with maintaining a seamless network connection. Nokia’s ambitious approach to bringing cellular technology for future space missions is commendable and would help it stand out.Some posts on wccftech.com may contain affiliate links. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC
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