Sebastian Scholz

Sebastian Scholz, an electronics engineer at Gama Space, sheds light on the future of space propulsion with solar sails. He discusses the vital role of Rust in ensuring reliability for software controlling spacecraft far from Earth. The conversation dives into challenges like avoiding memory bugs and optimizing performance in extreme conditions. Scholz also contrasts traditional aerospace caution with the 'fail fast' mindset of NewSpace. His insights on integration testing and ensuring safety with Rust showcase innovative ways to make space exploration more accessible.