Axiom Space is partnering with Nokia to bring 4G/LTE communication technology into their next-generation spacesuits for NASA‘s Artemis III lunar mission. This integration aims to revolutionize lunar exploration by enabling high-speed data transfer. It will allow astronauts to transmit HD video, telemetry data, and voice communication over long distances on the lunar surface.
“Axiom Space is excited to work with Nokia to build on the advanced capabilities of our next-generation spacesuit. Adding high-speed 4G/LTE network capability on the Moon will serve as a vital bridge linking astronauts to Earth, facilitating crucial data exchange, and enabling high-definition video communication over long distances,” said Russell Ralston, Executive VP of Extravehicular Activity at Axiom Space.
Thierry E. Klein, President of Bell Labs Solutions Research at Nokia, stated, “Just as astronauts will need life support, shelter and food, they will need advanced networks to communicate with each other and go about their crucial work. Bell Labs has a long history of working on space projects, and Nokia is a leader in designing and building networks that connect the world. We are taking advantage of the same standards-based technologies that connect billions of devices on Earth every day, while bringing new innovation and technologies to bear on the specific challenges encountered in space.”
The LSCS consists of a network-in-a-box, combining radio, base station, and core network elements, and device modules integrated into the AxEMU spacesuits. These components have been engineered to withstand the harsh lunar environment and spaceflight stresses, while being optimized for size, weight, and power consumption.
