A modern space exploration platform built with Next.js, React, and TypeScript that combines real-time satellite tracking, astronomical observations, celestial event monitoring, constellation exploration, and planetary information into a unified experience.
🌌 Astronomy • 🛰️ ISS Tracking • ✨ Constellations • ☄️ Celestial Events • 🪐 Planetary Explorer
StarTrek is an interactive astronomy and space exploration dashboard designed to make space science more engaging, educational, and accessible.
The platform integrates real-time data sources, curated astronomy datasets, and a retro-inspired mission control interface to provide users with a comprehensive space exploration experience.
Whether tracking the International Space Station, checking observing conditions for the night sky, exploring constellations, or learning about the planets of our Solar System, StarTrek brings everything together in one place.
Track the International Space Station in real time.
- Live ISS position tracking
- Latitude and longitude monitoring
- Altitude and velocity telemetry
- Crew information
- Orbit statistics
- Mission timeline
- Interactive world map visualization
- System health indicators
Analyze observing conditions for any city worldwide.
- Global city search
- Weather and cloud coverage analysis
- Observation quality scoring
- Moon phase monitoring
- Lunar illumination tracking
- Visible planets display
- Constellation recommendations
- Observation activity logs
Discover and compare constellations from both hemispheres.
- Detailed constellation profiles
- Brightest star information
- Mythology and historical context
- Seasonal visibility data
- Hemisphere categorization
- Viewing recommendations
- Constellation comparison tools
- Astronomy statistics dashboard
Stay updated on important astronomical events.
- Solar eclipses
- Lunar eclipses
- Meteor showers
- Planetary conjunctions
- Event timeline view
- Live countdown timers
- Event categorization system
- Upcoming and historical records
Explore the planets of our Solar System.
- Planetary information database
- Physical characteristics
- Orbital properties
- Comparative planet data
- Educational astronomy content
- Interactive exploration interface
StarTrek features a custom retro-inspired mission control design influenced by:
- NASA mission consoles
- Observatory control systems
- CRT terminal interfaces
- Space telemetry displays
- Animated starfield background
- Retro mission-control aesthetic
- Dynamic telemetry panels
- Responsive layouts
- Interactive dashboards
- Status indicators and alerts
- Space-themed transitions and animations
- Next.js 15
- React
- TypeScript
- CSS
- Responsive Design
- Custom Component Architecture
- Retro UI System
- WhereTheISS.at API
- Open-Meteo API
- Geocoding Services
- Custom Astronomy Calculations
- Curated Local Datasets
src
├── app
│ ├── iss-tracker
│ ├── night-sky
│ ├── constellations
│ ├── celestial-events
│ ├── planets
│ └── api
│
├── components
│ ├── home
│ ├── iss
│ ├── sky
│ ├── constellations
│ ├── events
│ ├── planets
│ ├── retro
│ └── common
│
├── hooks
├── lib
├── data
├── styles
└── types
git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/StarTrek.git
cd StarTreknpm installnpm run devOpen:
http://localhost:3000
npm run build
npm startStarTrek was developed to:
- Make astronomy more accessible
- Visualize real-world space data
- Encourage scientific curiosity
- Create an engaging educational platform
- Demonstrate modern web development practices
- Combine multiple astronomy tools into one experience
| Module | Status |
|---|---|
| Home Dashboard | ✅ Complete |
| ISS Tracker | ✅ Complete |
| Night Sky Command Center | ✅ Complete |
| Constellation Explorer | ✅ Complete |
| Celestial Events Database | ✅ Complete |
| Planetary Explorer | ✅ Complete |
- Real-time ISS tracking
- Interactive astronomy dashboards
- Global observation tools
- Constellation database and comparison
- Celestial event monitoring
- Planetary exploration system
- Responsive user experience
- Type-safe architecture
- Modular component design
Developed collaboratively as a space technology and astronomy-focused project, combining scientific data visualization, modern web technologies, and interactive user experiences.
This project is intended for educational, research, portfolio, and demonstration purposes.