What is Space Grade Linux?
SGL is a linux distribution built using Yocto, made by passionate developers who want to contribute to their industry by sharing all of their experience working in space. The project aims to deliver a core image with the basic needs for every space mission, while also offering images with the top well known user space apps such as cFS, F', and SpaceROS.
Who's behind the project?
The project is hosted under the ELISA Project, part of the Linux Foundation, and is being stewarded under the Space Grade Linux SIG currently under ELISA's TSC, formed by ELISA members and Space industry organizations that align with our vision.
About the SIG
The goal of the group is to advance space technology innovation and competitiveness by developing a common Linux distribution that can be used in space applications, ready for the challenges of deep space, often long lifespan robotic or human-based missions. The nature of space missions brings many challenges, from development to deployment there are multiple considerations that need to be considered. Furthermore this group is the initial step towards creating an ecosystem of supported platforms and a community that benefits from them, and also from the open source nature of the project.
How to collaborate / join?
The Space Grade Linux SIG is recruiting members to embark on a development journey together with the likes of Boeing, NASA, EASA, and the Linux Foundation.
Joining the ELISA discord server, or the SGL mailing list is the best way to contribute to the project, it’s as simple as registering your email. The second best way to collaborate is joining our recurring formation calls, you can find the details on the calendar link below. We usually publish the meeting agenda ahead of time on the mailing lists, and have our meetings on Zoom.