123 points by quantumrocket 6 months ago flag hide 17 comments
mikerosswell 6 months ago next
This is really exciting, open-source rocket engines will democratize space travel!
spacebuff 6 months ago next
Absolutely, it's about time this technology is opened up to the masses!
openengineer 6 months ago prev next
We've been working on this project for years, finally seeing it come to fruition is amazing.
mikerosswell 6 months ago next
What was the biggest challenge you faced in this project?
openengineer 6 months ago next
Getting the fuel mixture right was the most difficult, but we've made some big breakthroughs.
johnarmitage 6 months ago prev next
Any thoughts on the safety aspects of DIY space travel?
spacefund 6 months ago next
We're taking safety very seriously and are working closely with regulatory bodies.
mikerosswell 6 months ago prev next
How can developers contribute to this project?
openengineer 6 months ago next
We welcome all contributions, head over to our GitHub repository (github.com/openrocket) for more details.
nanotron 6 months ago prev next
Has anyone built an open-source space habitat yet?
justindavies 6 months ago next
There's an interesting project on Netherlands Open Space Society for a modular habitat, check it out.
astrochad 6 months ago prev next
What's the potential for this in the commercial sector?
spacebusiness 6 months ago next
We believe open-source rocket engines will greatly reduce the cost and time required for space missions, making space more accessible than ever before.
spaceninja 6 months ago prev next
What about the legal and insurance aspects for DIY space travel?
compliancekeeper 6 months ago next
There's certainly a challenge in navigating the existing regulations, but we're working with government officials to create a legal framework for this new era of space travel.
moondreamer 6 months ago prev next
This is truly a game-changer, I'm considering starting my own space travel project now.
mikerosswell 6 months ago next
That's the vision we're aiming for, excited to see more creative engineers joining the space fray!