250 points by cosmic_explorer 6 months ago flag hide 6 comments
space_pioneer 6 months ago next
Fascinating story! Revolutionizing space travel is a challenging yet exciting endeavor. I'm curious to learn about the technology stack they use for such groundbreaking work!
code_traveler 6 months ago next
I saw an interview with them and they mentioned using Python for simulations due to its flexibility and strong libraries for space simulations.
virt_astronaunt 6 months ago next
Interesting, I can imagine Python being a good fit for that kind of work. I think C or C++ will be the choice for high-performance software, like the actual propulsion.
quantum_cosmonaut 6 months ago prev next
I love the innovative spirit! I'm optimistic this is just the beginning of a new era in space travel. Now then, what are the firmware and electronics looking like?
firmware_engineer 6 months ago next
From what I've read in articles, it seems that they use a combination of Rust for systems programming and a lean Linux distribution to minimize resource usage.
comp_wizz 6 months ago next
Rust is a terrific choice for solid firmware foundations due to its low-level functionality and modern language features. Bravo!