NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025 - ISS 25th Anniversary Apps
Zero-G Explorer is an immersive educational web application that brings the International Space Station experience to students worldwide. Built for NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025, our platform simulates authentic astronaut training procedures and orbital operations through interactive 3D simulations.
Suit Assembly: Drag-and-drop EMU spacesuit components
Pre-Breathe Protocol: Real NASA decompression prevention training
Neutral Buoyancy Challenge: Physics-based weight adjustment simulation
ISS Maintenance Tasks: Practice procedures on space station mockups
Rocket Launch Sequence: Countdown to orbit insertion
ISS Docking Procedures: Precision orbital maneuvers
Cupola Observatory: Breathtaking Earth view with live data
Real-time ISS Tracking: Current position, velocity, and orbital data
Classroom-Ready: QR code accessibility for instant deployment
STEM Aligned: Curriculum-based learning objectives
Interactive Learning: Gamified space education experience
Frontend Framework
React.js with modern hooks and state management
Three.js for 3D graphics and WebGL rendering
Matter.js for physics-based buoyancy calculations
NASA Data Integration
Real-time ISS TLE data for orbital tracking
Earth Observation Lab (EOL) astronaut photography
NASA Image and Video Library API
Spot the Station prediction algorithms
Development Tools
JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
Responsive design for cross-platform compatibility
Git version control and collaborative development
ISS Position Data: Two-Line Element (TLE) orbital data
Earth Imagery: NASA EOL astronaut photography
Training Protocols: Neutral Buoyancy Lab documentation
Mission Data: Extravehicular Activity (EVA) chronology
Live Tracking: Spot the Station API integration
This project was developed for NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025. All NASA assets are used pursuant to NASA's media usage guidelines for educational and challenge purposes.