Astronaut VistA

What is Astronaut VistA

Astronaut VistA is a package that installs one of several different versions of VistA (currently WorldVistA and OpenVistA) in an integrated fashion.

Astronaut packages the servers, clients, and auxiliary modules so that they are able to function together seamlessly.

Where can I get Astronaut VistA

You can download the current version of Astronaut VistA from the

• Astronaut WorldVistA Sourceforge page - installers for WorldVistA

or

• Astronaut OpenVistA Sourceforge page - installers for Medsphere's OpenVistA system

Installation Instructions

To install Astronaut, you must choose a version of VistA (currently WorldVistA or OpenVistA), and then decide if you will install the server using a RedHat/Fedora/CentOS (.rpm) based operating system or a Debian/Ubuntu (.deb) based operating system.

Astronaut WorldVistA installers

• Install Astronaut WorldVistA using an Ubuntu server

Astronaut Features

Depending on the version of Astronaut used, one or more the these features are available:

• Medsphere OVID - A Mumps to Java bridge system
• TMG CPRS - An improved version of CPRS that allows the ability to add patients directly. Has an integrated web browser.
• EWD (soon) -- A MUMPS to Java bridge.