BIONET@BIONET-20.ARPA (04/02/88)
From: BIONET <BIONET@BIONET-20.ARPA> *********************************************************************** !!! Network Connection to orbiting Soviet Space Station established !!! *********************************************************************** As part of its continued efforts to establish new network contacts for BIONET scientists to be able to collaborate with their colleagues world-wide, BIONET is pleased to announce the first electronic-mail network contact with the Soviet Union, and in fact, to the orbiting MIR space station !! A separate notice on the RESEARCH-NEWS BBOARD describes an intorductory message from the crew members of this in-space laboratory. We strongly urge all BIONET users to further the connectivity already laid down by BIONET by replying to this message and by fostering their own contacts with their Soviet colleagues. Please send your message to BIONET@BIONET-20.ARPA and we will ensure that they are forwarded to the Soviets. Sincerely, the BIONET staff BIONET@BIONET-20.ARPA (415) 324-GENIE -------