NASA Funds Lunar WiFi Project for Moon Communication
NASA has awarded a $150,000 contract to Solstar Space for designing a lunar WiFi access point. This project is part of NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) and Artemis missions, aiming to establish a wireless network on the Moon.
Solstar will develop two versions of the WiFi access point: one for brief missions and another for extended lunar stays. The network must endure extreme temperatures, lunar dust, and high radiation. It will facilitate communication among landers, rovers, spacesuits, and scientific equipment.
Solstar is also developing a proprietary operating system for remote troubleshooting. The company has space communication experience, having sent the first commercial tweet from space in 2018. Meanwhile, Blue Origin plans to build a lunar WiFi network within two years as part of its Oasis project, supporting the future lunar economy.
Solstar's lunar WiFi access point will enable communication among various devices and astronauts on the Moon. The project, under NASA's CLPS and Artemis missions, is a significant step towards establishing a wireless network on the lunar surface. Additionally, Solstar plans to demonstrate the first commercial WiFi hotspot in Low Earth Orbit in 2026 with Momentus.
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