Questions regarding computer programs used in space exploration.
Questions tagged [software]
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What software is often used to plan, launch, and track orbits?
Various questions have been asked on this StackExchange about free versions of software that can do various things, such as simulations or tracking. Many of the answers point to free software available around the internet.
I am more curious about…
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Are software updates to satellites or in general space craft commonplace during scientific missions?
History provides enough examples of failed missions due to software failure.
If the mission system is still physically intact (ISS best example but very close to Earth making the examole maybe less challengung), do they provide "update and reboot"…
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Software projects for space systems
I am a software engineer with a strong grasp of python. I want to branch out and start working for space startups after I read there was a shortage of good software engineers working in the burgeoning industry.
Before that I want to start getting…
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List of notable materials from 2017-2019 of software dev in the space industry
I was looking for relevant books about the development of software in space tech.
I've had a hard time looking for recent information about software so I'll appreciate any tip -like key words, or terminology- to look for articles or any material…
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