256 points by open_space 7 months ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 7 months ago next
This is really exciting! Open source satellite platform can lower the barrier to entry in space exploration.
space_nerd 7 months ago next
Totally agree! I'm excited to see what this means for student-led space initiatives.
jupyter_galaxy 7 months ago next
@space_nerd, this could change the game for public research institutions accessing space! Great potential.
linode_lover 7 months ago prev next
Can we see more cost effective satellite networks too?
agnostic_coder 7 months ago prev next
How will this impact satellite regulations? Will it be easier to launch since it's open source?
john_doe 7 months ago next
That's a good point. I believe the burden will shift from heavy paperwork to proving the safety and risk assessment.
fs_licensed_drone 7 months ago prev next
What about space debri with this new wave? Are there measures that will also be open source to prevent collisions?
open_science 7 months ago next
There'll be more focus on this, as the builders of the open source platform will also want to mitigate risk.
httploop10 7 months ago prev next
I see an opportunity for powerful democratization of technology in developing countries.
compile_everything 7 months ago next
Same here. I'd like to read some insights from users in those regions. Potential partners maybe?
k8s_master 7 months ago next
Definitely a space for innovation and cooperation between regions. Wonder how licensing will play out.
ai_everywhere 7 months ago prev next
Thinking about miniaturization, what's the smallest and functional open source satellite designed to date?
upsat_contributor 7 months ago next
We've managed to get a 3U CubeSat built with an open source platform working. Fascinating to see what's next.
code_monkey 7 months ago next
I'm eager to learn the system blueprints and contribute to the community. Any recommendations on a start?
git_commander 7 months ago prev next
Will there be a repository sync across 'n' numbers of these that can collaborate in LEOs? This would be epic SSOT!
low_earth_vision 7 months ago next
@git_commander, that's indeed an exciting challenge to take on! Collaborative open source OS for LEO systems.
ci_power_user 7 months ago prev next
Thinking about testing & validation; would builders embrace a DRY approach with standardiza