[Starlink] fiber IXPs in space

[David Fernández]

Wondering what benefit would have for any space agency to move its DNS
root server "up there"?

Is GEO an option?

Regards,

David

> Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:57:47 -0700
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> "The Kepler Network will streamline on-orbit communications with a
> network infrastructure designed to act as Internet exchange points
> (IXP) for space-to-space data relay. The Internet-ready constellation
> will deliver data to and from spacecraft in real time, enabling
> high-speed data relay through SDA-standard optical terminals."
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> https://kepler.space/2023/04/13/kepler-raises-92-million-usd-series-c-to-complete-internet-ready-optical-constellation/
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> I keep wondering when or if Nasa will find a way to move their DNS
> root server "up there" . DNS data is not all that much... it is the
> original distributed database...
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