RFC 9717
A Routing Architecture for Satellite Networks, January 2025
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- Also available: XML file for editing
- Status:
- INFORMATIONAL
- Author:
- T. Li
- Stream:
- INDEPENDENT
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC9717
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Abstract
Satellite networks present some interesting challenges for packet networking. The entire topology is continually in motion, with links far less reliable than what is common in terrestrial networks. Some changes to link connectivity can be anticipated due to orbital dynamics.
This document proposes a scalable routing architecture for satellite networks based on existing routing protocols and mechanisms that is enhanced with scheduled link connectivity change information. This document proposes no protocol changes.
This document presents the author's view and is neither the product of the IETF nor a consensus view of the community.
For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.
For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.