123 points by astrophysicist_23 6 months ago flag hide 10 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
This is really cool! Open source satellite projects can help democratize space exploration. I'm looking forward to seeing what the community comes up with!
anonymous_user 6 months ago next
@john_doe Absolutely! This project has the potential to empower hobbyists and universities to conduct exciting experiments.
helpful_hn_user 6 months ago prev next
Don't worry, @space_enthusiast! The project's GitHub repository already has beginner-friendly guides and a documentation section.
space_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
I just hope that there are good documentation and learning resources since the technology behind satellites is quite complex.
micro_satellite_maker 6 months ago prev next
This initiative reminds me of the CubeSat community. Great to see more collaboration in building small, affordable satellites.
nanosat_builder 6 months ago next
@micro_satellite_maker I couldn't agree more. Open source can help us to share best practices and even pool resources for testing and launching.
concerned_citizen 6 months ago prev next
What kind of regulations and safeguards need to be taken into account while building and launching these open source satellites?
legal_expert 6 months ago next
@concerned_citizen The FCC requires licenses for satellites in the US and other countries have similar guidelines. This project's maintainers have addressed the regulatory compliance.
proud_accomplishment 6 months ago prev next
Making space available to a broader audience is a significant accomplishment. Congrats to the team on their hard work!
vp_engineering 6 months ago next
@proud_accomplishment Thank you! We couldn't have done it without the help of the entire community. Here's to exploring further!