StellaOps Release Codenames

Codenames for StellaOps suite releases follow a celestial theme, progressing alphabetically.

Codename Registry

Planned Releases

VersionCodenameObject TypeDescriptionStatus
2026.04NovaStarCataclysmic nuclear explosion on a white dwarfPlanned
2026.10OrionConstellationThe Hunter, prominent winter constellationPlanned
2027.04PulsarNeutron StarHighly magnetized rotating neutron starPlanned
2027.10QuasarGalaxyExtremely luminous active galactic nucleusPlanned
2028.04RigelStarBlue supergiant, brightest star in OrionPlanned
2028.10SiriusStarBrightest star in the night skyPlanned
2029.04TritonMoonLargest moon of NeptunePlanned
2029.10UmbraShadowDarkest part of a shadow (solar eclipse)Planned
2030.04VegaStarFifth-brightest star, in Lyra constellationPlanned
2030.10WezenStarDelta Canis Majoris, bright supergiantPlanned

Released Versions

VersionCodenameRelease DateEOL DateNotes
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Naming Conventions

Rules

  1. Alphabetical progression - Each release uses the next letter
  2. Celestial theme - All names relate to astronomical objects
  3. Single word - Keep codenames to one word
  4. Pronounceable - Names should be easy to say and remember
  5. Unique - No repeated codenames in the registry

Object Types

CategoryExamples
StarsNova, Sirius, Vega, Rigel
ConstellationsOrion, Lyra, Cygnus
GalaxiesQuasar, Andromeda
MoonsTriton, Europa, Titan
PhenomenaUmbra, Aurora, Zenith
Neutron StarsPulsar, Magnetar

Future Codenames (Reserved)

Letters after W for future use:

LetterCandidateObject Type
XXenaDwarf planet (informal name for Eris)
YYmirSaturn’s moon
ZZenithAstronomical position
A (cycle 2)AndromedaGalaxy
B (cycle 2)BetelgeuseStar
C (cycle 2)CygnusConstellation

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: