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Explore the challenges and opportunities of using Linux in space applications through this 16-minute lightning talk from the Linux Foundation. Learn how the "New Space" movement has democratized the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware in spacecraft, dramatically increasing onboard computing power while opening new possibilities for satellite applications. Discover how Linux can minimize the effort required to port algorithms onboard spacecraft, despite the traditionally restrictive environment of space applications that historically relied on radiation-qualified but expensive and outdated hardware. Examine the specific requirements for compliance with space industry rules and standards, and understand how CNES approaches embedded software development for space systems. Gain insights into critical aspects of embedded Linux for space applications including real-time performance considerations, reliability requirements, and process segregation techniques necessary for the hostile space environment where radiation and other factors pose significant challenges to software systems.
