Nokia is making history. When Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission voyages to the lunar south pole, Nokia will deploy a cellular network that will connect two mission vehicles. Nokia intends to prove that the same technology that connects billions of smartphones on Earth can meet critical communications needs on the Moon and Mars.

Mar 6, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The second lunar lander mission by Intuitive Machines reached the surface of the moon March 6 but appears to be resting on its side, hampering its planned …

Jan 7, 2025 · Final integration of Nokia Lunar Surface Communication System into IM-2 lander is complete. Nokia intends to prove capabilities of cellular technology for future lunar exploration with the upcoming IM-2 mission.

Jul 25, 2023 · To that end, Nokia has partnered with Intuitive Machines and Lunar Outpost for the uncrewed lunar mission called IM-2, which will land at the Moon’s south pole. IM-2 is planned for 2024, though the exact timing will be determined by Nokia’s mission partners.

Summary STMD-funded PRIME-1, IM HOPPER-TP, and Nokia LTE-TP projects have executed on time and on budget with minimal overrun Hardware has been delivered to Intuitive Machines Ready to support mission operations in FY25 Q1 on the IM-2 mission IM-2 is a key part of the Artemis program

IM-2 is set to demonstrate lunar mobility, resource prospecting, and analysis of volatile substances from subsurface materials, a critical step toward uncovering water sources beyond Earth—a key component for establishing sustainable …

Nokia's equipment was a Network-In-a-Box and would connect the Nova-C lander with Lunar Outpost's MAPP rover and IM's Micro-Nova Hopper. This 4G / LTE network would provide more bandwidth than the more conventional ultra-high frequency …

Jul 22, 2021 · Working with NASA, Intuitive Machines, Nokia, and Lunar Outpost are building, integrating, and demonstrating the first ever cellular network demonstration on the Moon. The mission, IM-2, will land as soon as December 2022. Intuitive Machines’ Nova-C lunar lander will deliver Nokia’s LTE/4G communications system to the Moon’s South Pole.

Jan 9, 2025 · Nokia has announced the final integration of its Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 lander is complete.

Jan 7, 2025 · Intuitive Machines, Inc. and Nokia announced the successful integration of Nokia's Lunar Surface Communication System into the IM-2 mission lander, Athena, set to explore the lunar south...