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Life & fun · May 21, 2020

SpaceX Dragon simulator docking autopilot in Clojure

Fully automated SpaceX ISS Dragon docking simulator system. - danirukun/spacex-iss-docking-sim-autopilot

SpaceX Dragon simulator docking autopilot in Clojure launched on May 21, 2020 with 181 votes, #148 of 4,813 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 6 years on.

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In plain words

SpaceX Dragon simulator docking autopilot is a software tool built in Clojure that simulates the automated docking procedure for SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. It is designed for anyone interested in spacecraft mechanics or space exploration simulation. The tool replicates the technical challenges of autonomous docking, allowing users to understand or experiment with the guidance and control systems involved in bringing a spacecraft safely to an orbital rendezvous point.

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