Nokia launches LTE network on the Moon for lunar exploration

Nokia successfully deployed an LTE (4G) network on the Moon as part of a groundbreaking mission to enhance lunar communications. The Finnish telecom giant partnered with NASA and space technology firms to establish a reliable, high-speed wireless network on the lunar surface, marking a significant step toward sustained human and robotic presence beyond Earth. A Giant Leap for Lunar Connectivity The LTE network is hosted on a lunar lander developed by Intuitive Machines, which landed on the Moon as part of NASA's Artemis program. The system includes a compact LTE base station and user equipment designed to operate in the extreme conditions of space. The network will support real-time communication for astronauts, control rovers, and facilitate data transmission for scientific experiments. Marcus Weldon, Nokia's Chief Technology Officer, emphasized the importance of the milestone: