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<h2>The KubOS Operating System</h2>
<strong id="about-kubos">What is KubOS?</strong>
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    KubOS is an open-source Linux-based microsatellite operating system designed for use in space. It is designed to help CubeSat missions accelerate their development timeline by providing complete end-to-end platform with many common elements of a mission, such as telemetry, already included.
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<strong id="flight-heritage">Has KubOS been to space?</strong>
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    Yes! As of 2018 <a href="https://dallasinnovates.com/denton-based-kubos-corp-launches-software-into-space-for-the-first-time/">KubOS has been sent to space</a>! As far as we can tell, this is also the first publicly-documented use of the <a href="https://www.rust-lang.org/">Rust programming language</a> in aerospace. 
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    We are currently working on building a list of known projects that have used KubOS, whether in space or not. If you help contribute to this list or want to find out about missions powered by KubOS before they are published, come chat with us on our <a href="{{site.social.discord}}">discord</a>!
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<h2>The Community</h2>

<strong id="community-name">How did the name "KubOS Preservation Group" come about?</strong>
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The name KubOS Preservation Group is inspired by <a href="https://www.fighttorepair.org/">Repair Preservation Group</a>, a nonprofit organisation that is creating resources and spreading a love for repair by creating community resources and events.

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<strong id="banner-image">What is the story behind the banner image on the homepage?</strong>
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    Back in 2017, the then-CEO of KubOS did <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxlu7Ow375E&t=3231s">an interview</a> where he talked about a cubesat <a href="https://eijournal.com/news/industry-insights-trends/spire-plans-constellation-of-private-weather-satellites">that he had been holding and working on</a>. A few months later,  a series of pictures of this very cubesat being launched. One of those very <a href="https://images.nasa.gov/details-iss038e003870">NASA pictures</a> is currently being used as the background image for this website.
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    We are hoping to be able to post a full version of this story over on our <a href="/blog">blog</a> in the future.
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<strong id="getting-involved">How can I get involved with the community?</strong>
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    The main way to get involved is by <a href="{{site.social.discord}}">joining our discord server</a>. This is the main place where you can chat with other KubOS users and learn more about the community. There are channels to help you get started and learn more about the various projects that people are working on.
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    You can also follow our repositories on <a href="{{site.social.github}}">GitHub</a>. If you would like to contribute, check out the issues that are labelled "good first issue" for a place to get started. Contributions to improve the KubOS documentation are also a great, beginner friendly way to contribute while also learning more about KubOS.
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