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NASA Funds Solstar's Lunar WiFi Network Development

9/29/2025

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Solstar Space received $150,000 NASA SBIR Phase 1 contract to develop a lunar WiFi network for Artemis and CLPS.
The LWIFI-AP will enable comms among astronauts, robots, and lunar vehicles in extreme conditions.
Solstar Space CEO Brian Barnett says proprietary OS is needed to troubleshoot remotely from Earth.
Two versions of WiFi access point will target short- and long-duration missions.

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Solstar Space received $150,000 NASA SBIR Phase 1 contract to develop a lunar WiFi network for Artemis and CLPS.
The LWIFI-AP will enable comms among astronauts, robots, and lunar vehicles in extreme conditions.
Solstar Space CEO Brian Barnett says proprietary OS is needed to troubleshoot remotely from Earth.
Two versions of WiFi access point will target short- and long-duration missions.