FirstNet supports NASA’s Artemis II communications

With nearly 150 years of experience supporting government communications, AT&T is providing NASA with connectivity and on-site expertise.

by AT&T

April 02, 2026

Key points

  • The FirstNet Response Operations Group™ (ROG), led by former first responders, helped teams anticipate any “what-ifs” and make on-the-fly decisions.   
  • AT&T strengthened mission-ready connectivity with targeted network improvements, pre-launch testing and round-the-clock engineering support.

With tens of thousands of additional users and devices expected at the launch site, NASA public safety is using FirstNet, Built with AT&T—the only network built with and for America’s first responders. The FirstNet team coordinated closely with NASA Protective Services and Emergency Management Operations to help ensure they could reliably communicate with their teams across the massive Kennedy Space Center.

The FirstNet Response Operations Group™ (ROG), led by former first responders, helped those teams anticipate any “what-ifs” and make on-the-fly decisions. One key feature that sets FirstNet apart from commercial networks is its dedicated fleet of deployable network assets available to FirstNet agencies at any time upon request. Unlike commercial carriers, which must share their resources among all users, FirstNet assets are reserved exclusively for public safety. For the Artemis II launch, that included: 

  • Deploying a SatCOLT (Satellite Cell on Light Truck) and CRD (Compact Rapid Deployable) from the dedicated FirstNet fleet to boost capacity for public safety and provide reliable, dedicated connectivity for NASA’s public safety teams. 
  • Leveraging the AT&T commercial fleet by bringing in an LCT (LEO Cell Trailer) to deliver high-speed, temporary cell service and mitigate congestion. 
  • Strengthening indoor connectivity at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with a Cell Booster Pro.

Additionally, AT&T Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) stationed its new NDR Connect and Care Trailer at NASA Kennedy’s Press Site to provide device charging to attendees. 

Read the full article on how AT&T is supporting NASA communications for the historic Artemis II Moon mission.