SpaceX and Google both said no. Now his software is riding a SpaceX rocket next to Google’s

Satlyt's open-source orbital computing software will ride a SpaceX rocket alongside Google's hardware, after both SpaceX and Google declined to partner directly. Satlyt aims to be the "Android of orbital computing," offering software compatible with many companies' satellites, contrasting with SpaceX's closed, all-in-one approach. The launch marks a milestone for open standards in space.