A single proxy won’t work. We need a :
Once your instance is running, you can customize the config.js file to improve the user experience: interstellar network proxy
A standard proxy accepts a client’s request, fetches data from an origin server, and returns it. It assumes a continuous, bidirectional circuit. In space, that circuit is broken by physics. A single proxy won’t work
Imagine you are an astronaut on Europa (Jupiter’s moon) sending a high-resolution ice-penetrating radar scan to your PI at MIT. In space, that circuit is broken by physics
Standard IPsec or TLS assumes continuous connectivity. An INP uses , a security extension for Bundle Protocol, which allows end-to-end authentication and encryption even with hour-long delays. The proxy verifies integrity locally and manages key rolls based on predicted link availability.
The term "proxy" is precise here. The INP does not merely forward; it represents the destination.