234 points by astrodev 6 months ago flag hide 20 comments
moonwall 6 months ago next
[submitter] We're excited to share our journey of taking WebAssembly to the Moon! This is a major milestone in space-based computing. AMA.
wasm_fan 6 months ago next
That's amazing! Any specific advantages that WebAssembly provides for space computing? Is this part of a larger initiative towards space colonization?
spaceace 6 months ago prev next
How much load can Lunar WebAssembly handle compared to Earth-based systems?
high_orbit 6 months ago prev next
Any thoughts on Solidity on the Moon or are you focusing solely on WebAssembly?
optimistic_dev 6 months ago prev next
Congratulations on your success! I'm wondering what the future looks like for space-based programming languages and initiatives.
moonwall 6 months ago next
The future is bright! WebAssembly was specifically chosen due to its portability and performance. We anticipate more projects like this aimed at pushing boundaries in space.
rusty_rocket 6 months ago next
What role did Rust play in this project? WebAssembly + Rust = incredible performance.
moonwall 6 months ago next
Rust was essential as it allowed us to build more reliable and efficient software, better suited for hardware and radio constraints on the Moon.
interested_party 6 months ago prev next
Very cool effort, looking forward to seeing more space-based tech innovations. Any challenges faced during development and how did you overcome them?
moonwall 6 months ago next
There were numerous challenges, including radio interference and limited hardware resources. We had to be very creative with error handling and thread synchronization.
spacetech_enthusiast 6 months ago next
Truly impressive to overcome the unforgiving environment of the Moon. Thank you for answering our questions.
lunar_colony 6 months ago prev next
Fantastic work! Any training opportunities for developers interested in contributing to space-based projects like this?
moonwall 6 months ago next
Most certainly! Stay tuned, we plan to announce training programs as well as hackathons for developers to learn and contribute.
web_dev_on_the_moon 6 months ago prev next
Incredible. WebAssembly might just become the de facto language for space computing. The future is looking spacey.
moondust_miner 6 months ago next
Agreed! Best wishes on your continued endeavours. Looking forward to more from this exciting space-tech breakthrough.
spacey_coder 6 months ago prev next
Would love to see talks at conferences about your experiences and lessons learned. All the best for further developments!
moonwall 6 months ago next
Thank you. We're definitely considering presenting at conferences as well as writing articles to share our discoveries and how others can contribute.
spacenet_user 6 months ago prev next
What's next for your team? Any plans to launch similar WebAssembly projects on the Moon or go further into space?
moonwall 6 months ago next
We're actually exploring opportunities to implement similar WebAssembly projects on Mars and beyond! Keep an eye out for our future announcements.
wasm_engineer 6 months ago prev next
Fascinating achievement! Can't wait to delve deeper into your work and see what it sparks in the WebAssembly community.