Science
NASA wants to put 4G on the Moon – ACS
One step closer to establishing permanent lunar base.
NASA is looking to put 4G/LTE communications technology on the Moon as part of its next phase of space exploration.
On Thursday, the US space agency announced it was awarding Nokia $19.6 million (US$14 million) in funding toward the communications project.
Inspired by terrestrial technology, Nokia proposes to deploy the first LTE/4G communications system in space, NASA said.
The system could support lunar surface communications at greater distances, increased speeds, and provide more reliabil…
-
Noosa News23 hours agoIncrease in extreme weather events poses ‘substantial risk’ to blood supplies, researchers warn
-
Noosa News13 hours agoAustralians tell ABC’s Your Say how they saw the second leaders debate
-
Noosa News17 hours agoManjimup engineer turns previously wasted avocados into liquid gold
-
Noosa News12 hours agoPeter Dutton insists there’s enough water for his seven nuclear plants, contradicting shadow frontbencher