Base Stations on the Moon: Evaluating Virtual Lunar Networks

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30 minutes

Sustained lunar missions will require reliable communications between crews, rovers, instruments, and surface infrastructure. Cellular networks were built for Earth, but they could provide a scalable architecture for the Moon — replacing one-off links with networks that can adapt, expand, and support increasingly complex mission needs.

The challenge is proving performance before deployment, when engineers cannot test hardware on the lunar surface.

Join this expert roundtable to explore:

  • Why cellular is being considered as a backbone for lunar communications
  • What makes the lunar RF environment so different from Earth
  • Why lunar channel behavior may not match model predictions
  • How engineers can validate hardware for an environment they cannot physically access
  • Where cellular, lunar surface networks, and non-terrestrial networks may fit together

Have a question for the experts? Submit it when you register. Selected questions will be answered during the session or included in a follow-up FAQ shared with attendees.

Register today to join the conversation on enabling reliable, scalable communications for the next phase of lunar exploration.

Handouts

[Course] 5G Channel Emulation View Download
[Solution Brief] 5G NTN Testing Using S8825A Satellite & Aerospace Channel Emulation Toolset View Download

Presenters

  • Nancy Friedrich
    6G Solutions Expert
    Nancy Friedrich is Keysight's 6G solution expert, covering 6G research and development, use cases, and standards evolution. Previously, she led marketing efforts for Keysight’s RF and industry solutions in the aerospace and defense sector. Prior to joining Keysight, Friedrich served as executive director and editor in chief of media brands including Electronic Design, Microwaves & RF, Design News, Power Electronics, and Machine Design.
  • Robert Stephens
    5G/6G and NTN Senior Solution Architect
    Robert’s background is in wireless hardware and software development, starting with Motorola's Land Mobile Products Sector, Motorola Cellular Phone Division, Motorola Networks, Nokia 5G mmWave, and small cell R&D development. His focus has been on bringing new products to market quickly by working with diverse R&D teams, research groups, and customers to resolve difficult problems and deliver high-performance products. As a member of the Keysight Aerospace & Defense Government Solutions Group, Robert’s focus is on delivering new technologies and innovative solutions to accelerate customer application development in 5G/6G and non-terrestrial networks.
  • Richard Soden
    Director, Space and Satellite Solutions
    As Director for Keysight’s Space and Satellite Solutions, Richard leads solution and application engineers, workflow architects, and other technical staff to help customers succeed with mission-critical projects and programs. He guides the development of software, hardware, and services solutions for the space and satellite industry, including terrestrial to non-terrestrial communications evolving from 5G to 6G. Richard holds a bachelor’s degree in optoelectronics and laser systems and a PhD in optical based nondestructive testing techniques. He joined Keysight in 2004.

    Richard is an enthusiastic advocate for fostering collaboration between the space industry and Keysight, driving innovation and solutions to aid the advancement of space technology.

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