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Intelsat Launches Hardware For Internet Routing From Space

Posted by timothy on from the distinguish-from-other-talking-birds dept.

coondoggie writes "A radiation-proof Cisco router was sent into space today aboard an Intelsat satellite with the goal of setting up military communications from space. The router/satellite combo is a key part of the US Department of Defense's Internet Routing In Space (IRIS) project, which aims to route IP voice, video and data traffic between satellites in space in much the same way packets are moved on the ground, reducing delays, saving on capacity and offering greater network flexibility, Cisco stated."

8 of 83 comments (clear)

  1. Time to go! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Now that we can browse porn from Mars is there any reason not to go?

  2. It won't work because, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    in space no one can hear you stream...

    1. Re:It won't work because, by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

      Of course they can't! The router needs to be rebooted! AGAIN!

  3. No Viop for you by headhot · · Score: 4, Funny

    I'm sure Cisco conveniently forgot to explain the concept of latency before they sold them voice service on and router in space.

  4. I see a problem here. by ctrl-alt-canc · · Score: 2, Funny

    In case of emergency, RFC1149/RFC2549 transport protocols cannot be used. I think NASA should find a workaround, in order to increase reliability of space communications.

  5. Re:Christmas gifts,shoes,Jacket,shoes,handbag,etc by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Go stick shellfish forks in your eye sockets you fucking worthless spamming twat.

  6. muppets by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Pings iiiin spaaaaaaace!

  7. How long by Idiomatick · · Score: 2, Funny

    How long before an ISP sues NASA for giving space internet for free, clearly abusing their governmental status and money.