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First Cellular Network on Moon Set for February Launch

1/8/2025

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Nokia and Intuitive Machines are making history by integrating Nokia's Lunar Surface Communication System into the IM-2 mission lander, Athena, destined for the Moon's south pole. This groundbreaking initiative will establish the first cellular network on the Moon, paving the way for high-definition video and telemetry. The launch is set for late February, revolutionizing lunar exploration.

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Story summary

Nokia and Intuitive Machines are making history by integrating Nokia's Lunar Surface Communication System into the IM-2 mission lander, Athena, destined for the Moon's south pole. This groundbreaking initiative will establish the first cellular network on the Moon, paving the way for high-definition video and telemetry. The launch is set for late February, revolutionizing lunar exploration.