NASA Funds Private Firm to Develop 5G and Wi-Fi Network for Moon

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NASA has selected Modulate Space Corporation to develop a lunar 5G communications system. The contract, managed from NASA's Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, includes Wi-Fi 6 capabilities. The goal is to create a scalable and standards-based network for operations on the Moon's surface. This project is structured into two main work areas to accelerate the development process.

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