In the digital age, connectivity and bandwidth are important, even if you’re in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). And when you’re performing research and experiments that could help pave the way for future missions to the Moon, to Mars, and other deep-space destinations, it’s especially important. Hence why NASA recently upgraded the ISS’ connection, effectively doubling … Continue reading 'Upgraded ISS Now Has a 600 Megabit per Second Internet Connection'
“NASA’s communications networks play a pivotal role in every NASA mission, enabling data from human spaceflight, space and Earth science research missions and technological demonstrations to reach Earth for the benefit of humanity. This increase in data rate capability for the International Space Station underlines our commitment to provide high-quality operational services for NASA exploration missions today and in the future.
These upgrades will increase the amount of data from these experiments that can be sent back to Earth. Credits: NASA Since it commenced operations in 2000, the ISS has provided astronauts and scientists with a unique environment to conduct research that would not otherwise be possible on Earth. This research provides insight into the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the human body and other organisms and allows for technology to be tested in microgravity.
These experiments and technology demonstrations rely on high rates of data transfer between the station and researchers on Earth. With the recent upgrade, the station will be able to accommodate new experiments and technology demonstrations that require more detailed and higher-resolution data than was possible before. As Risha George, the upgrade project lead for the Spacewaveforms can be used efficiently to increase data rates and improve performance for high-rate communication services.
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