A fast internet is probably among the common desires of all technology enthusiasts. Some of today’s internet service providers can indeed offer us high-speed internet experiences. However, there’s always been a sort of urban legend circulating about the “NASA internet speed.” In this piece, we won’t be talking about NASA’s internet speed or data cap. But what if we told you NASA achieved 25 Mbps from 226 million kilometers away? Here are the details…

NASA is opening a new era in internet speed! 25 Mbps at 226 million kilometers!

What is the average speed of the internet we use today? Recent research has revealed the average internet speeds in Turkey. While the average download speed of Turkey is 41.49 Mbps (for fixed internet), the average upload speed is 11.10 Mbps.

Now, let’s come back to NASA. We shared Turkey’s average data with you for comparison. NASA, in a test where it relayed data back to Earth from a distance of 140 million miles (226 million kilometers), achieved a full 25 Mbps speed. So, how was the test conducted?

First, the test platform was mounted on the Psyche spacecraft, which is headed towards an asteroid bearing the same name. Then, on December 11, the Psyche probe set off. The spacecraft conducted its initial test when it was 19 million miles (30 million kilometers) away and achieved a NASA internet speed of 267 Mbps.

The second test was conducted a bit farther, at a distance of 140 million miles (226 million kilometers). In this test, the spacecraft was instructed to send back crucial engineering data recorded during its journey to Earth. In these tests, NASA received these data from the spacecraft at an average speed of 25 Mbps from a distance of 140 million miles.

What do you think about NASA’s internet speed? Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments section…