The Journal of Space Commerce

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Cellular Network Ready for the Moon

Intuitive Machines Completes Nokia Lunar Lander Installation

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Tom Patton
Jan 09, 2025
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A Lunar Surface Communication System (“LSCS”) built by Nokia Bell Labs has been integrated into the Intuitive Machines IM-2 mission lander, named Athena. Athena and the LSCS will voyage to the lunar south pole region in the upcoming IM-2 mission, where Nokia and Intuitive Machines intend to deploy the first cellular network on the Moon.

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