Licklider Transmission Protocol: Advancing Data Transfer in Deep Space Communications

Abstract

The Licklider Transmission Protocol (LTP) represents a significant advancement in the realm of deep space communications. In the pursuit of efficient data transfer across vast interplanetary distances, LTP offers a robust and reliable solution. This paper explores the evolution, principles, and applications of LTP in the context of deep space exploration. It discusses the challenges of interplanetary communication, the development of LTP, its key features, and its impact on current and future space missions.