During the #IM2 mission, the #4G cell network will allow for #communication between the lander and the two vehicles. But #Nokia has plans for a more expansive 4G or 5G cell network that can cover the planned #Artemis habitat and its surroundings. The company is also working on integrating cell communications in Axiom #spacesuits meant for future lunar #astronauts https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/02/18/1111984/nokia-is-putting-the-first-cellular-network-on-the-moon

#SpaceCommunication https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Key:communication:space

"Future versions of these #spacesuits will almost certainly walk on the #Moon, and one day, #Mars" https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/09/two-private-astronauts-took-a-spacewalk-thursday-morning-yes-it-was-historic/

The #spacecraft is designed to repressurize with a breathable atmosphere . If anything goes wrong with repressurization, the #EVA suits would be the quartets’ lifeboats on the trip back home. “When we’re in the vacuum with 100% oxygen into the #SpaceSuits, we want to eliminate as many flammability risks as possible. We discovered there can be static electric discharge, and that could potentially lead to a flammability concern." https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/how-dangerous-is-polaris-dawn-space-walk-from-spacex-crew-dragon

Objectives of ten or 20 years from now, like building #lunar settlements, exploring mineral deposits on the #Moon and efficiently repairing #SpaceStation modules can only be achieved using #robotics. Due to possible disruptions in normal operations, like a small #meteor shower damaging the #robot, or hacking carried by a hostile group or state, humans must be ready to step in.
Modern #spacesuits will be a key foundation of this collaborative relationship. https://www.astronomy.com/space-exploration/the-upgrades-to-spacesuits-that-need-to-be-made-sooner-rather-than-later/

Each lab hosts a number of simulators that recreate different sets of conditions, including #microgravity, solar radiation , #space dust and extremely low temperatures .

The lunar dust simulation chamber can be used to study the dust’s formation and its effect on #spacecraft, #spacesuits and #astronauts . https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3253623/worlds-largest-space-environment-simulator-launched-northeast-china

#Paragon’s recent acquisition of #FinalFrontier Design – a leading supplier of #spacesuits – make it a strong team member for #AxiomSpace.
Two companies to win the award with a potential total value of $3.5 billion across the life of the program. The 10-year contract is to develop the next generation #spacesuit which may be used for #Artemis missions to the #Moon and the #ISS https://www.paragonsdc.com/paragon-announces-nasa-xevas-3-5b-award-as-part-of-axiom-team