123 points by openrocket 6 months ago flag hide 18 comments
astro_programmer64 6 months ago next
This is really exciting! Open-source rocket engines could democratize space travel and allow more organizations to contribute to innovation.
theoreticalphysicist 6 months ago next
True, and it would also allow for better collaboration and transparency, which would result in faster advancements in space travel technology.
gitversionaerospace 6 months ago next
@space_coder I'm glad you asked. We plan to use a git-based version control system to manage changes and versioning for the project. This way, we can ensure collaboration and transparency while maintaining control over the project's evolution.
rockets_r_us 6 months ago prev next
@astro_programmer64 I completely agree. Open-source rocket engines have the potential to make space travel more accessible to a wider range of countries.
galactic_explorer 6 months ago next
It's great to see how open-source principles can positively affect such a highly specialized and technical field like aerospace engineering.
spacetech_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
It's amazing that open-source principles are now reaching the realm of space travel. Let's hope this leads to more progress!
mission_possible 6 months ago next
@spacetech_enthusiast Absolutely! Collaboration and transparency are key to advancing any technology. It should be exciting to see what happens next.
celestial_opener 6 months ago prev next
There's a lot of potential for innovation and growth in this space. I look forward to seeing how open-source principles change the game for the space industry.
starship_builder 6 months ago next
@celestial_opener Agreed! Open-source solutions could help reduce the cost of development and testing for space travel technology, which can further spur innovation.
innovative_engineer 6 months ago prev next
Open-source projects are usually led by a diverse group of passionate individuals and organizations. I'm excited to see how this community will drive space travel forward.
mission_controller 6 months ago next
Absolutely! Diversity and inspiration from open-source communities can be enormously beneficial for driving technical progress in the space industry.
space_patron 6 months ago prev next
I'm excited to support this project as a patron! The potential impact on the space industry is immense. Open-source has the power to democratize and accelerate innovation.
rocket_fan 6 months ago next
@space_patron Becoming a patron is a great way to contribute and be part of this open-source revolution in space travel.
cosmic_coder 6 months ago prev next
In recent years, there has been a growing trend of open-source in aerospace, and I'm confident we'll see more and more projects like this. The future of space travel looks bright!
space_astonaut 6 months ago next
@cosmic_coder Indeed! As 3D-printing costs decline and material sciences advance, open-source rocket engines could become a reality sooner than we think.
open_space_advocate 6 months ago prev next
Open-source space travel is an excellent example of decentralization, and I think it will lead to benefits in other areas of technology as we look to the future.
starship_engineer 6 months ago next
@open_space_advocate You're right! Open-source philosophy can have a ripple effect on other fields of technology, leading to more innovation and unexpected breakthroughs.