Securing Interplanetary Communication: Challenges and Strategies for Deep Space Missions

EasyChair Preprint no. 11825

Abstract

This paper examines the challenges and strategies for securing interplanetary communication on deep space missions. With the increasing exploration of celestial bodies and the advancement of space technologies, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of communications becomes paramount. The paper explores the unique challenges of deep space communication, including long propagation delays, limited bandwidth, and vulnerability to signal interference. It discusses encryption techniques, authentication protocols, and network architectures specifically designed for deep space missions. The paper also highlights the importance of collaboration, standardization, and continuous research in addressing security concerns for interplanetary communication.

Keyphrases: communication security, deep space missions, Interplanetary Communication

@Booklet{EasyChair:11825,
  author = {William Jack and Muhammad Qadeer Khan},
  title = {Securing Interplanetary Communication: Challenges and Strategies for Deep Space Missions},
  howpublished = {EasyChair Preprint no. 11825},

  year = {EasyChair, 2024}}