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Stellar Scope - Explore Space Every Day

A simple app that helps you explore space events, space news, and stunning images from NASA in one place.

Project Overview

The Problem

Information about space is scattered across many websites and sources, often presented in a complex and technical way. Space events, rocket launches, and scientific updates can be difficult to follow, especially for people who are curious about space but not experts. Users often struggle to find reliable, up-to-date information in a format that is easy to understand and enjoyable to explore.

The Solution

StellarScope brings space information together in one simple, easy-to-use app. It presents real space events, launch updates, and NASA imagery in a clean, visual format with clear explanations. By focusing on readability, smooth browsing, and everyday language, StellarScope makes learning about space accessible to everyone - whether you're casually curious or deeply interested in the universe.

Objective: Discover the Universe

With short, easy-to-read updates, StellarScope helps you stay informed about rocket launches, asteroids near Earth, and space missions from around the world. Browse beautiful space photos, read clear explanations, and discover the stories behind each event. See what&aposs; happening above our planet, from natural events observed from space to solar activity that can affect Earth. Search for topics you care about, save your favorite content, and share exciting discoveries with friends. StellarScope runs smoothly even on slower connections and lets you customize the app with light or dark mode, your preferred date format, and measurement units.

Screenshots
Mobile app splash screen screenshot of Stellar ScopeMobile app screenshot showing news, galaxy image on Stellar Scope
My Role

Led front-end development and user experience design, integrating open data sources to present space information in a clear and engaging way.

Key Features
  • Real-time space updates
  • NASA image browsing
  • Asteroid tracking
  • Earth events
  • Personalized settings
Technologies Used
React Native logoReact NativeTypeScript logoTypeScriptJavaScript logoJavaScriptAndroid logoAndroidiOS logoiOSReact Navigation logoReact NavigationZustand logoZustandReact Query logoReact QueryAxios logoAxiosFirebase logoFirebaseMMKV Storage logoMMKV StorageNASA Open APIs logoNASA Open APIsThe Space Dev API logoThe Space Dev API
UX/UI
Reanimated logoReanimatedSkia logoSkiaFlashList logoFlashListFastImage logoFastImageUnistyles logoUnistyles
Tooling
Jest logoJestESLint logoESLintPrettier logoPrettierSentry logoSentry

Ready to Explore Space?

Whether you're a space enthusiast, a student, or simply curious about the universe, StellarScope makes learning about space simple, visual, and engaging.

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