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StellaOps Release Codenames
Codenames for StellaOps suite releases follow a celestial theme, progressing alphabetically.
Codename Registry
Planned Releases
| Version | Codename | Object Type | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.04 | Nova | Star | Cataclysmic nuclear explosion on a white dwarf | Planned |
| 2026.10 | Orion | Constellation | The Hunter, prominent winter constellation | Planned |
| 2027.04 | Pulsar | Neutron Star | Highly magnetized rotating neutron star | Planned |
| 2027.10 | Quasar | Galaxy | Extremely luminous active galactic nucleus | Planned |
| 2028.04 | Rigel | Star | Blue supergiant, brightest star in Orion | Planned |
| 2028.10 | Sirius | Star | Brightest star in the night sky | Planned |
| 2029.04 | Triton | Moon | Largest moon of Neptune | Planned |
| 2029.10 | Umbra | Shadow | Darkest part of a shadow (solar eclipse) | Planned |
| 2030.04 | Vega | Star | Fifth-brightest star, in Lyra constellation | Planned |
| 2030.10 | Wezen | Star | Delta Canis Majoris, bright supergiant | Planned |
Released Versions
| Version | Codename | Release Date | EOL Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | No releases yet |
Naming Conventions
Rules
- Alphabetical progression - Each release uses the next letter
- Celestial theme - All names relate to astronomical objects
- Single word - Keep codenames to one word
- Pronounceable - Names should be easy to say and remember
- Unique - No repeated codenames in the registry
Object Types
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Stars | Nova, Sirius, Vega, Rigel |
| Constellations | Orion, Lyra, Cygnus |
| Galaxies | Quasar, Andromeda |
| Moons | Triton, Europa, Titan |
| Phenomena | Umbra, Aurora, Zenith |
| Neutron Stars | Pulsar, Magnetar |
Future Codenames (Reserved)
Letters after W for future use:
| Letter | Candidate | Object Type |
|---|---|---|
| X | Xena | Dwarf planet (informal name for Eris) |
| Y | Ymir | Saturn's moon |
| Z | Zenith | Astronomical position |
| A (cycle 2) | Andromeda | Galaxy |
| B (cycle 2) | Betelgeuse | Star |
| C (cycle 2) | Cygnus | Constellation |
Usage in Release Notes
When referencing a release, use:
StellaOps 2026.04 "Nova"
Or in formal documentation:
StellaOps Suite Release 2026.04 (Codename: Nova)
History
The celestial naming theme was chosen to reflect:
- Reliability - Like stars that guide navigation
- Scope - The vast scale of supply chain security challenges
- Innovation - Exploring new frontiers in software security