imeshpasinda / astronx

This project utilizes the NASA API to provide users with information about various astronomical phenomena.

React Frontend Application Using NASA APIs

This project utilizes the NASA API to provide users with information about various astronomical phenomena.

Features

• Fetches data from the NASA API to display astronomy details.
• Backend built with Node.js.
• Frontend built with React and Chakra UI CSS framework.

NASA APIs Used

Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD)

The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) API provides a new astronomy-related image or photograph each day, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.

Earth

The Earth API allows users to retrieve satellite imagery and other data related to Earth observation missions conducted by NASA.

Mars Rover Photos

The Mars Rover Photos API provides access to photos taken by NASA's Mars rovers, including Curiosity, Opportunity, and Spirit. Users can browse photos by rover, sol (Martian day), and camera.

Getting Started

To get started with this project, follow these steps:

Backend Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ImeshPasinda/AstronX.git

2. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd backend

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install

4. Set up MongoDB:

   • Install MongoDB on your machine if you haven't already.
   • Start MongoDB server.

5. Configure MongoDB connection:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory.

   • Add the MongoDB connection URI to the .env file. Example:

     MONGO="mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@<cluster>/<database>"
     JWT_SECRET=<your_jwt_secret>
     

6. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

Frontend Setup

1. Navigate to the frontend directory:

   cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the development server:

   npm start

Build Commands

Backend

To build the backend for deployment:

npm run build

Frontend

To build the frontend for deployment:

npm run build

Deployment

The application is deployed at: https://astronx.netlify.app/