What this node means
Store and forward lets a spacecraft keep data while out of view and deliver it during an authorized contact window.[1,2,3]
Why it matters
For a personal hobby path, this node keeps the goal inspectable before anyone talks about hardware, launch access, or operations.[1]
Guardrails
Related graph nodes
Outgoing
- Network handoffEnables[2,4,3]
- Payload recoveryEnables[2,4,3]
Incoming
- Ground pass windowConstrains[2,4]