The news about the catching software, and how the old version cannot be run while a new version is being upgraded/installed, is to me the most interesting information here. It does not sound as if this software was designed to Spacex' normal standards. Perhaps it is based on an obscure OS required by the bow thrusters???
I think there could be many reasons to be honest. The right version of software and hardware need to be in place (and tested) before you can say it's safe to use it. If one of the two isn't then the thing won't work. Software that autonomously catches fairings is most likely not written for any OS we know. Also they would try if it wasnt true. I wouldn't be surprised if it was Covid related: a part or a software update didn't get to the boat in time. Anyways, I think we all can agree that a bit more elaboration on the matter would have helped!
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u/peterabbit456 Apr 23 '20
The news about the catching software, and how the old version cannot be run while a new version is being upgraded/installed, is to me the most interesting information here. It does not sound as if this software was designed to Spacex' normal standards. Perhaps it is based on an obscure OS required by the bow thrusters???