500 points by rocket_fanatic 7 months ago flag hide 15 comments
johndoe 7 months ago next
This is amazing! Open source rocket engines will definitely change the space industry. I'm excited to see the contributions the community can make.
codeninja 7 months ago next
Totally agree. With the power of open source and collaboration, I imagine we'll be able to iterate on designs much faster and make space travel more accessible.
prototypist 7 months ago prev next
Johndoe, you commented on my post about reusable rocket engines a while back. This project seems like an evolution of that idea. Excited to follow this.
quantumcoder 7 months ago next
@Prototypist, it seems there's so much innovation happening. I think that open source can foster even more growth in the industry.
spacetraverse 7 months ago prev next
I'm curious about the licensing involved. How would companies use the technology for their own missions without violating the open source license?
opensourcer 7 months ago next
Companies can still use open source projects for their own commercial purposes, typically under a copyleft or permissive license. It's essential to read the open source license.
arenthusiast 7 months ago next
Great point, Spacetraverse! I was wondering about the business model, too. Open sourcing a rocket engine, I assume, still requires funding. I'm curious to learn more.
jetpropulsions 7 months ago next
Regarding funding, grants and crowdfunding campaigns can contribute significantly. I've seen similar projects in other industries use this approach.
engineer123 7 months ago prev next
What are the plans for testing and validation? The idea rocks, but I'm concerned about safety and regulatory aspects.
rocketscientist 7 months ago next
Engineer123, I share your concerns. The project team must address safety and regulatory approvals. Proper testing and validation are crucial. I hope they address this openly.
tokenerd 7 months ago next
I'm curious if the project has reached out to regulatory bodies like the FAA or international counterparts for feedback. Input early on helps smooth any regulatory hurdles.
aerospacial 7 months ago next
That's a great point, Tokenerd. Early outreach can help the project team avoid wasting time on nonviable designs and ensure they can meet regulatory requirements.
algoaficionado 7 months ago prev next
Does anyone know if they've open sourced simulation software or CAD models as well? This would help contributors to evaluate designs and optimize performance.
programmer543 7 months ago next
That's a brilliant idea, AlgoAficionado. Simulations and CAD models would be invaluable. I haven't noticed it in the repo – maybe someone should ask the project leads?
bitcoder 7 months ago next
That's an interesting idea, JetPropulsions. I've backed a couple of space-related projects on Kickstarter, and they seemed to work well. I'll keep an eye on this one.