A while ago we collaborated with Libre Space Foundation on a fun little project that required simulating multi-body dynamics (MBD) in zero gravity. Th

Simulating multi-body dynamics in zero gravity with Ondsel Solver

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2024-10-02 16:00:07

A while ago we collaborated with Libre Space Foundation on a fun little project that required simulating multi-body dynamics (MBD) in zero gravity. This helped us improve the MBD-capable solver that we’ve been developing behind the scenes for a while. Here is the story.

The Libre Space Foundation (LSF) was established in 2015. Their mission — to advance open-source technologies in the space industry. The foundation focuses on developing and promoting open-source hardware and software solutions for satellite missions and space exploration.

LSF works on a range of projects, including satellite communications, ground station networks, and educational initiatives that aim to democratize access to space. Their efforts include projects like SatNOGS, an open-source global network of satellite ground stations, and UPSat, the first open-source satellite launched into space ini 2017.

LSF mainly works on projects with the European Space Agency, one of their missions is set to launch from the SaxaVord spaceport in Scotland.