hychejw@infonode.ingr.com (Jeff W. Hyche) (06/14/91)
Archive-name: sci/space/spacelink/1991-06-13
Original-posting-by: hychejw@infonode.ingr.com (Jeff W. Hyche)
Original-subject: Space Link
Reposted-by: emv@msen.com (Edward Vielmetti, MSEN)
Here in Huntsville at the Marshal Space Flight Center they have a public
bbs called Space Link. The number is 205-895-0028, it supports baud
rates from 300-2400 bps. I don't use the system because it only goes up
to 2400, but now they have added internet access. You can get some of
the status reports and Shuttle status from there. Here is the post from
the bbs, I hope it helps.
"2_9.TXT" (1215 bytes) was created on 04-24-91
Enter {V}iew, {X}MODEM, {Y}MODEM or {M}enu [V]...v
Internet Access to NASA/Spacelink
WHAT
NASA/Spacelink is available to users with access to the Internet. Currently,
four TELNET ports are available for callers. These ports can be reached at the
following addresses:
Domain Name: spacelink.msfc.nasa.gov OR xsl.msfc.nasa.gov
Internet Address: 128.158.13.250
File Transfer Protocol (FTP) capability will be implemented soon. XMODEM and
YMODEM will not work through the Internet.
WHY
NASA was approached by universities and other groups designing networks to
offer teachers and students access to the services available on the Internet.
It became clear that connecting to the Internet would reduce access costs for
NASA/Spacelink's target audiences, teachers and students.
HOW
NASA/Spacelink reaches the Internet via the Southeastern Universities Research
Association Network (SURAnet), a regional network affiliated with National
Science Foundation Network (NSFNET).
FUTURE
NASA/Spacelink's next expansion phase will increase several elements of the
system, including additional storage for images from NASA's observatories.
NASA/Spacelink's Internet connectivity will be upgraded to offer more
simultaneous TELNET sessions and FTP file transfers.
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// Jeff Hyche
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