Lunar 4G: Nokia's Cell Network for Artemis

2025-02-18
Lunar 4G: Nokia's Cell Network for Artemis

NASA's Artemis program, aiming to establish a permanent lunar presence, necessitates a more advanced communication system than traditional point-to-point radio. Nokia has developed a 4G cellular network for the moon, housed in a radiation-hardened, temperature-resistant 'network in a box'. This compact solution, requiring only an antenna and power source, will enable enhanced communication between the lunar lander and other vehicles during missions like IM-2. However, its functionality will be limited to a few days due to the harsh lunar environment.