# CosmoHub

> CosmoHub is a comprehensive space exploration platform providing real-time rocket launch tracking, satellite monitoring, astronomical data, scientific research papers, space industry intelligence, and structured learning courses for astronomy and astrophysics enthusiasts.

CosmoHub aggregates data from multiple authoritative space APIs and databases to serve as a central mission control hub for anyone interested in space. The platform is designed for space enthusiasts, students, researchers, and professionals in the aerospace industry.

## Key Features

- **Live Launch Tracking**: Real-time countdown timers and mission details for upcoming rocket launches worldwide, sourced from the Launch Library 2 API. Covers SpaceX, NASA, ULA, Rocket Lab, Arianespace, and all major providers.
- **Satellite Tracker**: Real-time tracking of satellites in orbit using TLE (Two-Line Element) data from CelesTrak, including ISS position and telemetry.
- **Research Paper Discovery**: Search and browse scientific papers from arXiv, CrossRef, PubMed, Semantic Scholar, and NASA ADS. Includes AI-powered abstract explanations.
- **Space Academy**: Structured learning modules covering astrophysics from entry-level to expert, with quizzes, learning paths, and achievement badges.
- **Astronomy Tools**: Interactive 3D star charts, sun/moon rise-set calculators, moon phase tracking, exoplanet database, and NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) archive.
- **Space Industry Directory**: Database of 80+ space companies across categories including launch providers, satellite manufacturers, space mining ventures, debris removal, defense contractors, space tourism operators, and research institutions.
- **Space News**: Aggregated space news from Spaceflight News API and curated editorial content.
- **NASA Explorer**: Access to Mars rover photos, EPIC Earth imagery, near-Earth asteroid data, and NASA image/video gallery.
- **Space Weather**: Real-time solar activity monitoring, aurora forecasts, and Kp index tracking.
- **Deep Space Network (DSN) Live**: Real-time status of NASA's Deep Space Network communications with spacecraft.
- **Earth Observation**: Satellite imagery from NASA GIBS and Worldview for environmental monitoring.

## Content Sections

- [Home Page](/Home): Main dashboard with next launch countdown, latest news, research papers, satellite visualization, and feature overview.
- [Launches](/Launches): Full schedule of upcoming rocket launches with live countdown, search, filtering, and mission details. Data from Launch Library 2 API.
- [Live Streams](/LiveStream): Watch rocket launches in real-time with embedded video streams.
- [News](/News): Space industry news aggregated from Spaceflight News API and curated articles. Categories include News, Science, Opinion, and Community.
- [Research](/Research): Scientific paper search engine covering arXiv, CrossRef, PubMed, Semantic Scholar, and NASA ADS. Features AI-powered explanations, trending papers, and personalized recommendations.
- [Learn - Space Academy](/Learn): Structured astronomy and astrophysics courses with modules from Entry to Expert level. Includes quizzes, learning paths, progress tracking, and achievement badges.
- [Interactive Star Chart](/StarChart): 3D celestial navigation tool for exploring constellations, stars, and deep-sky objects.
- [Astronomy Data](/Astronomy): Sun and moon rise/set times, moon phases, civil twilight, and celestial event tracking for any location.
- [Exoplanet Database](/Exoplanets): Catalog of confirmed exoplanets with filtering by discovery method, mass, radius, and orbital characteristics.
- [APOD Archive](/APOD): Browse NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day archive with high-resolution images and expert explanations.
- [NASA Explorer](/NASAExplorer): Access Mars rover photos (Curiosity, Perseverance), EPIC Earth polychromatic imaging camera, near-Earth asteroid data, and more.
- [Satellite Tracker](/Satellites): Track satellites using TLE data from CelesTrak. Filter by category including Starlink, ISS, GPS, weather satellites, and more.
- [ISS Tracker](/ISSTracker): Real-time International Space Station position, altitude, velocity, and pass predictions.
- [DSN Live](/DSNLive): Real-time Deep Space Network dish status showing communications with Voyager, Mars missions, and other deep-space probes.
- [Earth Observation](/EarthObservation): NASA GIBS satellite imagery for monitoring weather patterns, vegetation, fire, and environmental changes.
- [Space Weather](/SpaceWeather): Solar wind data, geomagnetic storm alerts, aurora forecasts, and Kp index from NOAA SWPC.
- [Space Industry](/Industry): Directory of 80+ space companies with profiles, funding information, job listings, and industry news. Categories: Launch Providers, Satellite, Space Tourism, Defense, Research, Manufacturing, Software, Space Mining, Debris Removal, Ground Stations, In-Space Services.
- [Videos](/Videos): Curated space videos from YouTube channels including launch footage, documentaries, and educational content.
- [NASA Gallery](/NASAGallery): Official NASA image and video archive with search functionality.

## Space Industry Companies Database

CosmoHub maintains a comprehensive directory of space industry companies including:

- **Launch Providers**: SpaceX, Blue Origin, Rocket Lab, Relativity Space, Stoke Space, Firefly Aerospace, Arianespace, United Launch Alliance, Isar Aerospace
- **Satellite Companies**: Planet Labs, Astranis, K2 Space, ICEYE, HawkEye 360, Muon Space, Terran Orbital, BlackSky, Satellogic, Spire Global, NanoAvionics, EnduroSat, Kepler Communications, CesiumAstro
- **Space Tourism**: Virgin Galactic, Axiom Space, Space Perspective, World View, Orbital Assembly, Vast, Nanoracks, Voyager Space
- **Space Mining**: AstroForge, Interlune, ispace, OffWorld, TransAstra, Lunar Outpost, Origin Space
- **Defense & Manufacturing**: Anduril Industries, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, L3Harris, Sierra Space, Hadrian, Ursa Major, Ball Aerospace, Varda Space Industries, Boom Supersonic
- **Debris Removal & In-Space Services**: Astroscale, ClearSpace, Orbit Fab, D-Orbit, Exolaunch, Momentus, Impulse Space
- **Research Institutions**: NASA, ESA, JAXA, ISRO, CNSA, DLR, Roscosmos, Canadian Space Agency, SETI Institute, Jet Propulsion Laboratory
- **Ground Stations**: KSAT, AWS Ground Station, Northwood Space, Leaf Space

## Data Sources & APIs

CosmoHub integrates with the following authoritative data sources:

- **Launch Library 2 API** (thespacedevs.com): Real-time launch schedule and mission data
- **Spaceflight News API** (spaceflightnewsapi.net): Space news aggregation
- **arXiv API** (arxiv.org): Astrophysics research papers
- **NASA APIs** (api.nasa.gov): APOD, Mars Rover Photos, EPIC, NEO, NASA Image Library
- **CelesTrak** (celestrak.org): Satellite TLE orbital element data
- **Where The ISS At** (wheretheiss.at): Real-time ISS telemetry
- **CrossRef, PubMed, Semantic Scholar**: Academic paper databases
- **NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center**: Solar and geomagnetic data

## Technical Information

- CosmoHub is a single-page React application with real-time data fetching
- All launch and satellite data is fetched live from external APIs
- Research papers are synced daily from arXiv and other academic databases
- The Space Academy features structured curriculum with 5 difficulty levels: Entry, Enthusiast, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert
- The platform supports user accounts with progress tracking, achievements, and personalized recommendations

## About

- **Created by**: Luis do Carmo
- **Website**: CosmoHub V2
- **Purpose**: Making space exploration data accessible to everyone — from casual enthusiasts to professional researchers
- **Contact**: Available through the website

## Optional

- [Data Sources Page](/Sources): Complete list of all APIs, databases, and data providers used by CosmoHub
- [Sitemap](/Sitemap): Full sitemap of all available pages
- [Author Profiles](/AuthorProfile): Profiles of content contributors and researchers