Wi-Fi on Mars? Why network technology is mission-critical to keeping analog astronauts connected
LANCOM Systems ensures connectivity at Austrian Space Forum’s Mars simulations
INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast
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Show Notes
Let’s leave Earth’s digital comfort zone and explore the simulated Martian wilderness—where the sand is real, the space suits are bulky, and connectivity is crucial. The Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) regularly emulates the astronautical exploration of the Red Planet, to prepare for future manned missions to Mars. Network technology from LANCOM Systems keeps the analog missions online, even in the most extreme conditions. From high-stakes field tests to digital sovereignty and beyond, this episode blends curiosity and cutting-edge tech to keep Earthlings listening.
Our guests
- Dr. Gernot Grömer Scientist, space expert, astrophysicist, science communicator, TV host, analog astronaut, and director of the Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF)
- Dr. Carmen Köhler Hairdresser, Mathematician, Physicist, AI expert, climate data entrepreneur, analog astronaut, and the first woman to join the Austrian Space Forum’s Mars simulations.
Our hosts
- Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz
- Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz
Our topics
analog Mars mission, Austrian Space Forum, analog astronaut, LANCOM Systems, network infrastructure, wireless connectivity in space missions, digital sovereignty, European technology companies, space exploration, women in STEM, space tech, astrophysics and communication, STEM career stories, future of space travel.
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