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An Architecture for IP in Deep Space
draft-many-tiptop-ip-architecture-03

Document Type Replaced Internet-Draft (tiptop WG)
Expired & archived
Authors Marc Blanchet , Wesley Eddy , Tony Li
Last updated 2026-04-08 (Latest revision 2026-03-02)
Replaces draft-many-deepspace-ip-architecture
Replaced by draft-ietf-tiptop-ip-architecture
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Abstract

The IP protocol stacks used on Earth's Internet are typically configured based on assumptions of short delays and mostly uninterrupted communications. This document describes an architecture of the IP protocol stack tailored for its use in deep space. It involves buffering IP packets in IP forwarders facing intermittent links and adjusting transport protocol configurations and application protocol timers. This architecture applies to the Moon, Mars, and general interplanetary networking.

Authors

Marc Blanchet
Wesley Eddy
Tony Li

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