CosmicVue is our award-nominated submission for the 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge - an interactive orrery web application that brings the solar system to life. Experience real-time visualization of planets, Near-Earth Asteroids (NEAs), Potentially Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs), and Near-Earth Comets (NECs) in stunning 3D.
- Award: Global Finalist - 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge
- Event: 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge
- Categories: Astrophysics, Space Exploration, Software, Games, Planets & Moons
- Difficulty: Intermediate to Advanced
- Team: CosmoArchitects
- 3D Interactive Visualization
- Real-time solar system rendering
- Smooth zoom, pan, and rotation controls
- Dynamic camera perspectives
- NASA Data Integration
- Live celestial body positioning
- Accurate Keplerian orbital parameters
- Real-time trajectory calculations
- Simulation Management
- Adjustable time flow controls
- Orbital path toggles
- Customizable object labels
- Multiple viewing modes
- 📊 Three.js - 3D graphics engine
- 🚀 Vue.js - Frontend framework
- 📡 NASA APIs - Data sources
- 🛰️ NASA's Small Body Database
- 🌠 NASA's Horizon API
- 🌍 NASA's Open API
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- npm (v6 or higher)
- Modern web browser
- Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/KhamessiTaha/CosmoArchitects.git
cd CosmoArchitects- Install dependencies
npm install- Start development server
npm run start- Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser
- 🖱️ Mouse Controls
- Left Click + Drag: Rotate view
- Right Click + Drag: Pan view
- Scroll: Zoom in/out
- ⚙️ Control Panel
- Speed adjustment
- Object filters
- Label toggles
- Orbital path visualization
- Implements Keplerian orbital parameters
- Eccentricity
- Semi-major axis
- Inclination
- Argument of periapsis
- True anomaly
- Dynamic level of detail
- Efficient render cycles
- Optimized data structures
- Interactive Education: Create an engaging platform for solar system exploration
- Real-time Visualization: Accurately represent celestial object positions
- Scientific Accuracy: Implement precise orbital mechanics calculations
- User Engagement: Provide intuitive controls for space exploration
-
AI Enhancement
- Advanced orbit predictions
- Collision detection systems
- Machine learning for trajectory optimization
-
Feature Expansion
- Extended celestial database
- Advanced visualization modes
- Time travel simulations
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Mobile Optimization
- Responsive design improvements
- Touch controls enhancement
- Progressive Web App implementation
We welcome contributions! Please follow these steps:
- Fork the repository
- Create your feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature) - Commit changes (
git commit -m 'Add AmazingFeature') - Push to branch (
git push origin feature/AmazingFeature) - Open a Pull Request
See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines.
- NASA - For providing invaluable data and APIs
- Space Apps Challenge - For the opportunity and inspiration
- Three.js Community - For excellent documentation and support
- AI Tools - For assistance in debugging and optimization
- Global Finalist - 2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge
- Selected as one of the global nominees from thousands of international submissions
- Selected as one of the Global Finalists (Top 40 from 10000 submissions )
Licensed under the LGPL-2.1 License - see LICENSE for details.
Project Link: https://github.com/KhamessiTaha/CosmoArchitects
Demo: https://cosmicvue.netlify.app/
Space Apps Project Page: View our NASA Space Apps submission