Talking on the Moon: How Spectrum Research Will Shape the Next Era of Space Exploration

As the United States prepares to return to the Moon, reliable communications are essential for exploration and scientific work. The International Telecommunications Union is studying spectrum allocations for lunar communications ahead of the 2027 World Radiocommunications Conference, necessitating the creation of a lunar propagation model to support critical wireless communications on the Moon.

Greg Skidmore, Director of Propagation Software and Government Services at Remcom, participated in a panel discussion at the NTIA's virtual workshop to examine the challenges of developing this model. The discussion highlighted obstacles such as the Moon's terrain and lack of gravity that will affect the lunar propagation models developed for these efforts. The event aimed to enhance understanding and collaboration in this critical research area to support future lunar missions.

 

The recording of this event is available at the OSM Lunar propagation event YouTube page or the National Telecommunications and Information Administration's website.

Learn more about Remcom's participation in NASA's future Artemis missions here.