DoD to Put Internet Router in Space

narramissic writes "ITworld is reporting that the Department of Defense plans to launch in the first quarter of 2009 a satellite-based router to deliver military communications. Satellite operator Intelsat will manage the three-year Internet Routing In Space (IRIS) project, while Cisco will provide IP networking software for the on-board router. After testing, the satellite will be available for commercial use. From the article: 'Potential nonmilitary benefits of the IRIS program include the ability to route IP (Internet Protocol) traffic between satellites in space in much the same way packets are moved on the ground, reducing delays, saving on capacity and offering greater networking flexibility, Lloyd Wood, space initiatives manager in the Global Defense, Space & Security division of Cisco, said Thursday.'"

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routing back to the states: no route to host

[davidwr]

A bunch of soldiers were hoping to be on the next packet back to the USA but they got a "no route to host, try again in 3 months" error message.

Yes I know it's off-topic but laugh, it's funny.

Re:routing back to the states: no route to host

[UncleTogie]

Yes I know it's off-topic but laugh, it's funny.
Sure, when you can explain the humor behind our troops facing gunfire, snipers, and bombs every day...