ARLA/CLUSTER: Outernet - Projecto de acesso universal e gratuito à internet a partir do espaço

[João Costa > CT1FBF]

Outernet - Shortwave radio from space

Outernet is described as the modern version of shortwave radio
broadcast from space

It is planned that the Outernet will consist of a constellation of
hundreds of low-cost, CubeSats in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Each
satellite receives data streams from a network of ground stations and
transmits that data in a continuous loop until new content is
received.

In order to serve the widest possible global audience, the entire
constellation utilizes UDP-based multicasting over WiFi. Although
still not common, WiFi multicasting is a proven technology, especially
when the data requires only one hop to reach the recipient.

Outernet claims to be able to bypass censorship, ensure privacy, and
offer a universally-accessible information service at no cost to
global citizens. They say lack of an Internet connection should not
prevent anyone from learning about current events, trending topics,
and innovative ideas.

Although Outernet's near-term goal is to provide the entire world with
broadcast data, the long-term vision includes the addition of two-way
Internet access for everyone - for free.

The team hope to have the first test CubeSats launched in 2015.

Outernet
https://www.outernet.is/

Reddit
http://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1wqgmh/
outernet_wifi_for_the_world_from_outer_space/

Daily Mail
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2552177/
Forget-Internet-soon-OUTERNET-Company-plans-beam-free-wi-fi
-person-Earth-space.html