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NASA and Nokia establish 4G network on Moon for exploration

Interesting Engineering — April 25, 2024, 04:00 PM UTC

Summary: NASA and Nokia are collaborating to establish a 4G network on the Moon, aiding in future planetary habitability. SpaceX will deploy the technology to the lunar south pole in 2024. The network will be remotely operated from Earth, enabling data transmission for lunar exploration, including the discovery of lunar ice.

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