satellite

Information about satellite packet routing as it relates to the Internet.

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This paper I found, PDF relates to the routing of network packets through a satellite connection. This might be very interesting to a student of networking who is interested in satellite networking and the unavoidable latency issues that come with such a connection. With a 250ms latency, this would add on to any existing latency … Read more

Cracker sized satellites launching with Space Shuttle.

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http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2011/0429/Cracker-size-satellites-to-launch-with-Space-Shuttle-Endeavour A new mini satellite has need developed to drift down through the atmosphere upon release and gather information about the makeup of the atmosphere of the planet being studied. They could drift slowly down through the atmosphere and sample the various layers on the way down giving humanity a valuable insight into the real … Read more