Space
Starlink’s Innovative Use of Linux in the Space Race
SpaceX has disrupted the traditional aerospace playbook by deploying over a million consumer-grade Linux computers on their Starlink satellites. Rather than opting for the conventional $10,000 radiation-hardened chips, SpaceX embraced commercial silicon running real-time Linux. This approach has not only reduced costs but has also proven remarkably effective in a high-stakes environment like space. Traditional […]
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