A New Era in Space Communication
The dream of a future where data soars across the solar system seamlessly is becoming a reality, thanks to cutting-edge research sponsored by the ISS National Lab. The development of an interplanetary Internet is set to redefine space communication, enabling connectivity from commercial space stations to the Moon and even Mars.
Spatiam’s Groundbreaking Platform
Spatiam Corporation has stood at the forefront of this technological advancement with its commercial platform designed specifically for space communication. Relying on Delay and Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN), Spatiam’s innovation ensures that data bundles are stored at intermediate nodes, making their way to the destination through available paths. According to International Space Station National Laboratory, Spatiam demonstrated its platform aboard the International Space Station (ISS), validating its readiness for space challenges.
Insights from Internet Pioneer Vint Cerf
The collaboration with Vint Cerf, a key figure in the development of Internet protocols, adds a historical context to the mission. “The TCP/IP protocols we created work well on Earth but prove challenging in the vastness of space,” Cerf explains in an interview with Upward, highlighting the unique demands of deep-space networking.
The Pathway to Space Readiness
Through successful demonstrations in the ISS National Lab, Spatiam has propelled its technology to a milestone - achieving Technology Readiness Level 7. This puts the company one step closer to earning flight certification. At the Space Software Summit in Boulder, Colorado, Spatiam presented its findings, emphasizing the operational experience and unprecedented opportunities offered by the ISS National Lab.
A Vision for Tomorrow’s Connectivity
Spatiam’s groundbreaking work, supported by the ISS National Lab, is not just about technological leaps but about shaping the future of connectivity in the space era. As interplanetary data highways take form, the dream of exploring and inhabiting other worlds edges closer to reality.
Delve deeper into how this technology is paving the way for the future in Upward, and witness how Spatiam’s innovation is set to transform space networking forever.