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KarmaWSYD t1_jefzn5j wrote
Reply to comment by tachophile in Nokia to set up first 4G network on moon with NASA by Free_Swimming
Starlink still needs ground stations for each connection, no? Besides, are we realistically even looking at that many stations?
KarmaWSYD t1_jefghvk wrote
Reply to comment by mouse_puppy in Nokia to set up first 4G network on moon with NASA by Free_Swimming
Yeah, the atmosphere is definitely a factor in range but buildings and the like also serve to stop signals. I'd expect that to be a particular effect when any buildings likely need more shielding from radiation due to, well, being on the moon. Of course, there's a chance that they don't actually need that network capability inside buildings but if they do 4G would most likely be the better option.
KarmaWSYD t1_jeelsb4 wrote
Reply to comment by Sea_Ask6095 in Nokia to set up first 4G network on moon with NASA by Free_Swimming
Even beyond 4G being much more reliable (and cheaper) 5G simply has a much lower range which'd either mean much less coverage or considerably more stations (i.e. launch weight and setup) for the same coverage.
KarmaWSYD t1_jeekd7i wrote
Reply to comment by Decronym in Nokia to set up first 4G network on moon with NASA by Free_Swimming
SSH under this instace referring to Secure Shell Protocol
KarmaWSYD t1_jeejsg0 wrote
Reply to comment by tachophile in Nokia to set up first 4G network on moon with NASA by Free_Swimming
Why would using whole satellite constellation be more practical for providing network access on the moon over some LTE stations?
KarmaWSYD t1_jegmad3 wrote
Reply to comment by tachophile in Nokia to set up first 4G network on moon with NASA by Free_Swimming
That's at leastsomething. Still, you'd need user terminals which, to my knowledge, haven't gotten particularly small or light, at least compared to a 4G chip. Probably using quite a bit more energy, too.