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The Interplanetary Internet: a communications infrastructure for Mars exploration.

Scott Burleigh1, Vinton Cerf, Robert Durst

  • 1Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA, USA. Scott.Burleigh@jpl.nasa.gov

Acta Astronautica
|December 3, 2003
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A strategy is being developed to evolve space data communication protocols for an Interplanetary Internet, enabling routine interplanetary dialogue by the decade's end. This advancement supports Mars exploration and future solar system colonization.

Area of Science:

  • Space communication systems engineering
  • Deep space network protocols
  • Planetary networking infrastructure

Background:

  • Current space data communication protocols are internationally standardized.
  • Mars exploration relies on existing space data communication capabilities.
  • The need for robust interplanetary communication is growing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a strategy for evolving space data communication protocols.
  • To describe the architectural concepts for an Interplanetary Internet.
  • To review current and proposed developments for space communication.

Main Methods:

  • Incremental evolution of existing standardized space data communication protocols.
  • Analysis of current capabilities supporting Mars exploration.

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  • Review of proposed new developments in space communication technology.

    • Main Results:

    • A feasible first version of an operational Interplanetary Internet is projected by the end of the decade.
    • Existing capabilities can be expanded to support future scenarios.
    • Day-to-day communication between planets is envisioned as routine.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed strategy enables the development of an Interplanetary Internet.
    • Enhanced communication capabilities will support widespread human presence in the solar system.
    • The evolution of space data protocols is key to future space exploration and settlement.