As technology continues to evolve, it is likely that blockchain will play an integral role in shaping the future of space exploration – especially in the realm of cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity professionals contend that blockchain technology has what it takes to revolutionize space data transmission, improving reliability and particularly security.
In fact, the use of blockchain technology in protecting satellite and space systems is already on the drawing boards.
NASA has partnered with Lonestar, a computing company in Florida, and the Isle of Man to use blockchain technology for an upcoming moon mission.
The main goal of the mission is to see if storing backups on the moon is possible. In February 2024, the agency will send a payload with “data cubes” to the moon, used to collect and send data from space. Blockchain technology ensures verification and security for faster, more accurate documentation so the contents cannot be tampered with when they return to Earth.
This technology is set to be used in NASA’s second crewed mission, Artemis Three, to prove that humans have reached the moon. The partnership aims to develop lunar storage systems that last, using solar power without needing extra infrastructure.
Blockchain functions as a highly dependable and unalterable system for recording information and plays a crucial role in ensuring that all records are transparent and secure.
This NASA project represents a monumental leap in the remarkable potential of blockchain technology for space exploration. It ensures that upcoming lunar expeditions are meticulously recorded, fostering credibility and reliability in the documentation of these historic missions and paving the way for future lunar exploration.
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