The interplanetary Internet (based on IPN, also called InterPlaNet) is a conceived computer network in space, consisting of a set of network nodes that can communicate with each other. Communication would be greatly delayed by the great interplanetary distances, so the IPN needs a new set of protocols and technology that are tolerant to large delays and errors. Although the Internet as it is known today tends to be a busy network of networks with high traffic, negligible delay and errors, and a wired backbone, the interplanetary Internet is a store and forward network of internets that is often...

Voices of a Distant Star (Japanese: ほしのこえ, Hepburn: Hoshi no Koe, lit. "Voices of a Star") is a Japanese original video animation (OVA) directed, written and co-produced by Makoto Shinkai. The OVA premièred in Japan in February 2002 in an advanced screening. It was followed by two DVD releases on April 19 and October 6, 2002. It chronicles a long-distance relationship between two close friends, one a soldier, who attempt to communicate with one-another over the course of an interstellar war by utilizing text messages that take years to reach their recipient. ADV Films licensed the OVA for release...