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Intelsat Launches Hardware For Internet Routing From Space 83

Posted by timothy on Tuesday November 24, 2009 @10:01AM
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."

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Not even Cisco (Score:2, Insightful)

by DesertNomad (885798) writes: on Tuesday November 24, 2009 @10:26AM (#30213374)

no such thing as radiation-proof for electronics. Resistant and resilient, perhaps. Radiation-hardened, maybe.

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Re:Yes but ...Christmas gifts,Jacket,shoes,handbag (Score:5, Insightful)

by ByOhTek (1181381) writes: on Tuesday November 24, 2009 @10:43AM (#30213542) Journal

Annoying slashdotters?
Is this site *BEGGING* to get hacked?

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