IPNSIG was founded in 1998 by Vint Cerf and researchers within academia and NASA/JPL. We are now a full Chapter within the Internet Society, known as the Interplanetary Chapter. We work to extend terrestrial networking into solar system space, which is consistent with the Internet Society’s objectives to grow the internet to unpopulated areas, and connect the unconnected domain—and to ensure that even in space, “The Internet is for Everyone”.
17 JUNE 2026 9:00 AM PACIFIC TIME
Multiple Base Lunar Concept of Infrastructure and Operations
Presenter: Dr. Daniel Tompkins, Founder of GrowMars
On the Moon, humans in the loop in a lunar context presents a unique opportunity and challenge. Utilizing multi lunar bases and extended surface mobility a concept of operations can emerge to maximize the potential of science, industry, and advancement of humanity onto the lunar surface.
Considering the challenges and more important the opportunities, the early feasibility of operations with specific capabilities will be presented. Overlapping constraints include large system mass flow, surface mobility, thermal, life support, radiation, and exhaust plume constraints.
Read about our strategy toward a solar system Internet for humanity
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OUR VISION
Expand networking to interplanetary space,
for the benefit of humanity
CREATING
VISION
Create a common vision for an Interplanetary Network with stakeholders
NARRATIVE AND ROADMAP
Shape the future of an Interplanetary Network by presenting a narrative and roadmap
PROMOTION OF TECHNOLOGY
Promote and increase the maturity of DTN Technology through use in terrestrial and space application