Nokia and Axiom Space Announced a partnership with Integrating 4G/LTE connectivity into spacesuits to be used on Artemis III missionfrom NASA. The collaboration aims to Improving voice communication between astronauts While exploring the moon and presenting Ability to capture and transmit high-resolution video and telemetry data In real time Straight to the ground.

The Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) is called, The suits will integrate hardware modules developed by Nokia Bell Labs to allow astronauts to communicate with each other and with mission control on Earth.During Artemis III, the first to return humans to the Moon in more than 50 years.

Click on the images to see the prototype suits.

The project is tied into Nokia's larger plan for Implementing 4G/LTE Network on the Moonas part of Intuitive Machines' IM-2 mission, scheduled for 2024. This step is essential for Ensuring effective communication on lunar missions, as well as on other future missions beyond Earth.Like the one targeting Mars.

The so-called Lunar Surface Communications System (LSCS) is a Independent system that combines two elements Home. The first is a “network in a box,” which integrates the radio, base station, and core network elements into a compact unit.Optimized for the lunar environment. The second is the hardware modules that will be integrated into the AxEMU spacesuits, which will communicate with the network..

Both were Designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the moon and space travel.while improving weight, size and power consumption.

The progress made by the communication system is being considered. Essential to the present and future of space exploration..

“The ability to transmit real-time video and data will allow for more detailed analysis of lunar operations and environment, facilitating critical decision-making by mission controllers on Earth,” Nokia said in a statement.

In addition, High-speed communications will enable the use of emerging technologies such as augmented and virtual reality to support astronaut activities..