What Is COTS IP Networking in Space?

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COTS Technology in Space

Rick Sanford, director of Space Initiatives, Cisco, discusses how government agencies are using commercial technology in space today.
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The shift from customized technologies to COTS IP solutions helps simplify networks at every level.

Adopting Internet Standards for Orbital Use
Companies and Government Partner to Test Internet Protocol Routers in Space
Exploring the Potential of IP Networking Technologies in Space (PDF - 333 KB)

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Get an in-depth view of the IP-based technologies that are currently being used in space research and testing.

North American Service Provider Deploys Integrated Mobile Satellite and Terrestrial Network
Business Continuity Solutions: Satellite WAN Backup At-a-Glance (PDF - 113 KB)
Space Internet Technologies at NASA’s Glenn Research Center (PDF - 511 KB)

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