Is the Python language ever used in space technology?

I know there is a Python package named Astropy for astronomy, I don't know if astronomy qualifies as space technology. Python has strong numerical computation capabilities and is equivalent to MATLAB. If MATLAB is used in space technology, then so can Python. read more

I know there is a Python package named Astropy for astronomy, I don't know if astronomy qualifies as space technology. Python has strong numerical computation capabilities and is equivalent to MATLAB. If MATLAB is used in space technology, then so can Python. read more

The reason python uses indentation to separate code-blocks is that it gives you a visual feedback on the level of structure your program is in. Say you were in a for loop structure, and you had indentation of 4 or even 8 spaces, you would immediately know how far this loop structure extends without reading through the code or searching for a closing brace. read more