Nokia is preparing to send 4G technology to the Moon. During an upcoming space mission, potentially paving the way for more lunar discoveries and human presence on Earth’s natural satellite. The system will be deployed during Intuitive Machines’s IM-2 mission, scheduled to launch in November aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. This project could set the stage for future crewed Artemis missions to the Moon. Here are the details…

Nokia’s Bold Leap: Bringing 4G Internet to the Moon

Nokia has partnered with Lunar Outpost and Intuitive Machines to develop a 4G communications system specifically designed to withstand the harsh conditions in space. The Nova-C lunar lander, developed by Intuitive Machines, will transport the system and other payloads to the Moon, with the ultimate destination being the Shackleton crater in the southern lunar region. This tech demonstration could become a crucial component of future crewed Artemis missions, with NASA planning to land two astronauts on the lunar surface in 2025.

In 2020, NASA selected Nokia for this ambitious project, granting its Bell Labs $14.1 million in funding. The company plans to test the lander’s short and long-range communication capabilities at various proximities, ranging from a few hundred meters to between two and three kilometers away. This network will be vital for sustaining human presence on both the Moon and Mars, according to Nokia.

Nokia envisions astronauts using the 4G internet during the Artemis 3 mission for enhanced voice and video communications capabilities, telemetry and biometric data exchange, sensing applications, and controlling robotics. Thierry Klein, head of the enterprise and industrial automation research lab at Nokia Bell Labs, emphasizes the importance of providing astronauts with the same access to technology in space as they have on Earth.

One of the company’s key goals is to assist in further explorations and experiments aimed at finding ice on the Moon. Such a discovery could provide breathable oxygen for astronauts, drinkable water, and rocket fuel. Previous uncrewed missions have indicated the presence of ice in some of the Moon’s sheltered craters.

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Nokia recently teased the launch of new smartphones for the Indian market. The event which will take place on August 25 will also see the launch of a feature phone, as shown on the teaser poster. he Finnish company will also hold some launch event before the year runs out. Among the products that would be unveiled, there will be 4G feature phones. Details and renders of Nokia’s upcoming 4G feature phones have appeared online.

One of the products is a new variant of the Nokia 215 that will likely be called Nokia 215 (2020) or Nokia 215 4G. This is touted to be the most affordable 4G phone in Nokia Mobile’s phone portfolio, but the phone will be without a camera. Next is the Nokia 225, and as can be seen on the renders. The 225 will come with 4G LTE and support for apps like YouTube and Facebook.

According to the report, the Nokia 225 was cleared by FCC bearing the model numbers TA-1316/TA-1282. The date on the display indicates that these devices were planned to be out on 3rd August, but probably because of the pandemic, the launch date was pushed back.

The source wasn’t certain about the name of the third 4G feature phone Nokia is got under its belt. The device carries the codename Nokia Leo Basic. The Nokia Leo is also expected to feature support for Whatsapp, Facebook, as from being a  4G phone. Further, there is a dedicated button on the side of the phone which is likely a Google Assistant button. The feature phones are likely powered by KaiOS.

Details of the pricing and launch date are still sketchy but you’ll agree the feature phones which will likely be affordable are worth looking forward to.

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