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Solar System Internet Pathfinder Node-1

ESA’s proposed Solar System Internet Pathfinder Node-1 would demonstrate routine optical communications from lunar orbit while testing resilient disruption-tolerant networking and deep-space positioning, navigation, and timing technologies for future Solar System missions.

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SSI Node-1
Full Name
Solar System Internet Pathfinder Node-1
Roles
communicationsnavigationtechnology_demonstrator
Status
development
Type
spacecraft

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ESA’s proposed Solar System Internet Pathfinder Node-1 would demonstrate routine optical communications from lunar orbit while testing resilient disruption-tolerant networking and deep-space positioning, navigation, and timing technologies for future Solar System missions.

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 01:17:41 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 01:17:41 UTC