Moonlight project advances real time Moon communications under VIASAT INC leadership

Moonlight project advances real time Moon communications under VIASAT INC leadership
VIASAT INC leads Moonlight project

VIASAT INC is spearheading efforts to enable real time communications on the Moon as part of the European Space Agency's Moonlight program.

According to the company, its VP of Innovation outlined technology that would enable ultra-compact lunar terminals as small as a phone, supporting missions for partners like Telespazio. The initiative could redefine how data and voice capabilities are delivered beyond Earth, emphasizing scalability and portability critical for near-term lunar exploration.

VIASAT INC recently completed deployment of its ViaSat-3 F3 satellite components at geostationary orbit, starting in-orbit testing for coverage across the Asia-Pacific, according to a previous announcement. The company has also engaged the academic community in Australia, launching its Space for Good initiative with a 20,000 AUD prize to encourage student-driven space technology projects, as detailed in a recent report. These efforts reflect ongoing investment in scalable space communications and outreach.

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