Nokia and Axiom Space partner to provide 4G/LTE for lunar spacesuits in NASA's Artemis III mission.

Nokia and Axiom Space partner to equip next-gen lunar spacesuits with 4G/LTE technology for NASA's Artemis III mission, scheduled for 2026. The collaboration aims to provide high-speed cellular-network capabilities, enabling real-time HD video transmission and communication with Earth over multiple kilometers on the lunar surface. Nokia plans to deploy the first cellular network on the Moon in 2024 as part of Intuitive Machines' IM-2 mission, with the Lunar Surface Communications System integrated into Axiom's AxEMU spacesuits.

August 21, 2024
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