Python and spacecraft onboard or ground control scripting

[Magnus Lie Hetland]

In article <3CB4E083.7EC2EDC at engcorp.com>, Peter Hansen wrote:
>Don Garrett wrote:
>> 
>> "M. J. Mix" wrote:
>> >
>> > Is anyone using Python as a spacecraft ground system scripting
>> > language, or onboard (embedded) language?
>> >
>> > Pros and cons when compared with TCL or JAVAScript.  Just
>> > some real life, honest opinions.
>> 
>>   I'm not aware of ANY scripting languages that have been developed in a manor
>> suitable for life critical fail-safe situations. I like Python a lot, and find
>> it very reliable for day to day stuff, but I'd hate to have it embedded in my
>> pace maker. 
>
>Agree.  Unsuitable for pacemakers, or any other life-critical
>application, at this time.  Not inherently unsuitable mind you.

There was a similar discussion a while ago about Air Traffic Control.
Lots of important points came up. Perhaps take a look at it before
repeating all of them in this thread?

Just a suggestion :)

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