The recent SpaceX Dragon launch brings JavaScript to space. Leveraging Chromium and JavaScript, significant portions of the user interface rely on web technologies.
Honestly I only find touchscreen usable only with native mobile apps. Websites written in fancy frameworks always feel janky as hell. But I guess if you have to write for only one platform (this shuttle’s terminal) you could make something more reliable.
I don’t want to operate a car where I’m reliant on a touchscreen, I can’t imagine strapping into a rocket and having to navigate some kind of unexpected situation by poking at semi-responsive menus.
Honestly I only find touchscreen usable only with native mobile apps. Websites written in fancy frameworks always feel janky as hell. But I guess if you have to write for only one platform (this shuttle’s terminal) you could make something more reliable.
I don’t want to operate a car where I’m reliant on a touchscreen, I can’t imagine strapping into a rocket and having to navigate some kind of unexpected situation by poking at semi-responsive menus.