Summary

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<p>There are two parts to this project: technology development and technology demonstration and infusion into programs. The development of the DTN services is funded and managed by Space Communications and Navigation (SCaN). The demonstrations and infusion into Humans Space Flight programs is managed by Advanced Exploration Systems (AES).</p><p>Currently, protocols to move data have been developed and demonstrated in the lab. These are being infused into operational systems, starting with the International Space Station.</p><p>The future development services are: security, network management, routing, quality of service, key management, and deployment services (e.g., timing). As these are developed by SCaN, they will be demonstrated by AES and moved into HEOMD programs. In addition, there are international agreements to use DTN; AES will manage the US part of international Human Space Flight tests and usage.</p>