While I agree that the balance of soft/hardware in a rocket is shifted more to hardware side, I don't think their software is trivial. For instance, some of the

While I agree that the balance of soft/hardware in a rocket is shifted more to hardware side, I don't think their software is trivial. For instance, some of the delays to this last SpaceX launch due to software validation problems [1]. And then, yes, there's always manufacturing and planning - CAD programs, flight planning (maths/astronomy). Robotic rovers are also part of the industry - that's AI, control systems, computer vision and image recognition etc. [1]: http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2012/05/spacexs-dragon-debut-passes-software-validation-process/ http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2012/05/spacexs-dragon-debut-...