A web-based mission control framework for visualizing telemetry data on desktop and mobile devices.
Open MCT is a web-based mission control framework developed by NASA for visualizing telemetry data on desktop and mobile devices. It solves the problem of planning, operating, and analyzing systems that produce telemetry, such as spacecraft missions and rover experiments, by providing a flexible, extensible platform for building custom mission control applications.
Developers and engineers building mission control systems for spacecraft, rovers, or any telemetry-producing systems, as well as those needing real-time data visualization and analysis tools.
Developers choose Open MCT for its proven NASA heritage, extensible plugin architecture, and ability to handle complex telemetry visualization across platforms, offering a robust open-source alternative to proprietary mission control software.
A web based mission control framework.
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Developed and actively used by NASA for spacecraft missions and rover operations, ensuring robustness and real-world testing in critical environments.
Core functionality is built as plugins, allowing high modularity and customization via the Open MCT API, as emphasized in the philosophy section.
Specialized for real-time and historical telemetry data with a domain object model and tree-based navigation, tailored for mission control scenarios.
Runs in web browsers on both desktop and mobile devices, enabling access to mission control interfaces from various platforms.
Requires specific Node.js versions and has reported issues with root privileges, making local development more involved than simpler frameworks.
v2.0.0 removed legacy support, forcing migration efforts for existing applications, with the legacy plugin described as 'not maintained over the long term'.
As a framework, it necessitates building custom plugins for most use cases, lacking pre-styled components or a large ecosystem of ready-made extensions.