Just kidding. But NASA is currently in the testing phases for deploying a WiFi mesh network in future Mars missions.
“In one scenario, astronauts would communicate during walks on the surface using Wi-Fi-enabled portable computers sewn into their space suits. In another, crew would deploy swarms of Wi-Fi-enabled robot vehicles to explore for water or perform other scientific experiments.
“The wireless technology would allow them to transmit data back to earth in real time. Scientists could see what the astronauts were seeing and see the results of experiments right away — and possibly redirect them to a different area, or have them do other tests or measurements that would yield important results.”
Originally published on Pocketnow on January 16, 2004. More Smartphone News articles from the Pocketnow archive.