Ten years ago, the Internet could connect you with your local community college, no sweat. Today, the Net can connect you across billions and billions of light years--making the term "World Wide Web" an understatement.
The speedy evolution of the Internet and the even speedier evolution of computers has brought a true information revolution to planet Earth, and now the inertia of progress is bringing the power of the Internet to space, as well. A number of efforts are taking place to extend the reach of the Internet beyond Earth's atmosphere, and I will highlight a few here. So put on your John Glenn uniforms and strap into your pilot seat, because this is not science fiction!
OK, I've been using the Web for a lot of terrestrial purposes. I'm ready for the next step! Next: Phone Home >
The speedy evolution of the Internet and the even speedier evolution of computers has brought a true information revolution to planet Earth, and now the inertia of progress is bringing the power of the Internet to space, as well. A number of efforts are taking place to extend the reach of the Internet beyond Earth's atmosphere, and I will highlight a few here. So put on your John Glenn uniforms and strap into your pilot seat, because this is not science fiction!
