Vinton G. Cerf

We look in detail at three barriers to long-term data retention and discuss how to create a digital preservation framework, whose purpose is to help preserve curated recorded information nd communicate with the future.

Recounts the career and contributions of David L. Mills.

As humanity’s reach in space exploration extends beyond Earth’s orbit, the demand for robust and efficient communication systems intensifies. The traditional paradigm of isolated missions has given way to a complex network of diverse spacecraft engaged in terrestrial research, lunar exploration, and the provision of essential satellite services. Yet, the limitations of current spacecraft communication technology, which predominantly rely on individual spacecraft connections, are becoming increasingly apparent. These systems grapple with issues of scalability, collaboration, automation, and reliability. This paper addresses these challenges by exploring the development of more sophisticated systems designed to meet the evolving demands of space exploration. It delves into the specifics of the Interplanetary Overlay Network (ION) implementation of Delay and Disruption Tolerant Networking (DTN), a comprehensive software system that accommodates a variety of applications, protocols, and Convergence Layer Adapters (CLAs). The paper also forecasts the future of DTN implementation, highlighting key developments and advancements anticipated between 2023 and 2029. These advancements are expected to enhance the functionality and reliability of DTN-based systems.

Presents the introductory welcome message from the conference proceedings. May include the conference officers' congratulations to all involved with the conference event and publication of the proceedings record.

Presents the introductory editorial for this issue of the publication.