Sending hundreds of pounds of equipment millions of miles through space to land and operate independently from direct control presents several interesting software development challenges. O’Reilly News recently discussed the project and its technology with NASA’s Peter Gluck.


Also, be sure to read They Write the Right Stuff a very interesting article on the software that drives the space shuttle.

Link:
http://news.oreilly.com/2008/07/…

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