The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Open source goes to Mars 🚀 (Interview)
May 14, 2021
In this engaging conversation, Martin Woodward, Senior Director of Developer Relations at GitHub, delves into the fascinating intersection of open source and space exploration. He shares insights on how nearly 12,000 contributors played crucial roles in NASA's Mars missions, including the Ingenuity helicopter. The discussion highlights the significance of open source innovations in tech for space, the importance of community contributions, and the collaborative spirit driving advancements in both software development and scientific research.
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Open Source on Mars Discovery
- A developer from Stripe tweeted about Linux running on the Mars helicopter, prompting GitHub to investigate.
- This led to the creation of the Mars badge, recognizing 12,000+ contributors to the open-source software used.
Power of Open Source
- The Mars helicopter relied heavily on existing open-source components, demonstrating the power of collaborative development.
- This approach enabled rapid development and innovation for the technology demonstrator.
Curl on Mars
- Daniel Stenberg, creator of Curl, was curious if his project was used on Mars.
- GitHub confirmed PyCurl's presence, highlighting maintainers' desire to know their software's reach.