Communication satellites can operate successfully in lunar orbit

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Communication satellites can successfully operate in lunar orbit, as demonstrated by actual mission deployments and architectures designed for lunar relays and navigation.

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Multiple papers discuss active and planned missions utilizing lunar relay satellites and cislunar communication architectures, providing clear positive evidence for the claim.

Evidence for · 4

Scientific objectives and payload configuration of the Chang'E-7 mission.

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Wang C, Jia Y, Xue C, Lin Y, Liu J, Fu X, Xu L, Huang Y, Zhao Y, Xu Y, Gao R, Wei Y, Tang Y, Yu D, Zou Y. Scientific objectives and payload configuration of the Chang'E-7 mission.. 2024. https://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwad329

This study details the use of a communication relay satellite in lunar orbit to support ongoing and future lunar exploration missions.

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Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking Performance Characterization in Cislunar Relay Communication Architecture

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Ding Wang, Ethan Wang, Ruhai Wang. Delay/Disruption Tolerant Networking Performance Characterization in Cislunar Relay Communication Architecture. 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/s25010195

The research investigates cislunar relay communication architectures, confirming the viability and performance of space-based networks operating in lunar environments.

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Multi-orbit lunar GNSS constellation design with distant retrograde orbit and Halo orbit combination.

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Wang K, Li K, Lv S, Jiao Y, Shen Y, Yue Z, Xu K. Multi-orbit lunar GNSS constellation design with distant retrograde orbit and Halo orbit combination.. 2023. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-37348-x

This paper discusses designing lunar satellite constellations to provide navigation, positioning, and communication services across the lunar surface.

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Improved Multi-Impulse Insertion Design to Elliptical Lunar Frozen Orbit for South Pole Relay Satellite Deployment

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Chen C, Tang Y, Li X, Gao C. Improved Multi-Impulse Insertion Design to Elliptical Lunar Frozen Orbit for South Pole Relay Satellite Deployment. 2025. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7277472/v1

The article outlines the orbital design and deployment of relay satellites into lunar frozen orbits specifically to support Earth-lunar communication.

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judged → SUPPORTED · 8001 Aug 2026

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