NASA Space App Hackathon 2024 Team Orbidium - Orrery Web App Demo

NASA Space App Hackathon 2024 Team Orbidium - Orrery Web App Demo

1. ORBIDIUM
The high impact orrery for mobile and web
MACK
Flutter and Unity
HBSc.Computer Science
Flutter ML Developer
DENNIS
Backend
BSc Computer Science
MSc Astronautics
Software Engineer
BOJAN
Frontend
BSc Computer Science
MSc System on Chip
Software Engineer
GUNJAN
Data & Research
B.Tech Electronics
Engineering
Data Analyst
WINTTA
Business & Design
PhD Aerospace
Engineering
Rocket & Planetarium
enthusiast

For NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2024

2. PROBLEM
01
Engagement Challenges
Global space education struggles to engage youth and foster interest in space careers.
Current programs lack the coordination and reach necessary to inspire the next generation.
02
Need for Innovation and Skills Development
There is a growing need for educational programs that span all levels, integrating space
technology, data collection, and innovation to build essential skills for future space
exploration.
03
Impact on Future Space Exploration
Without improved outreach and targeted programs, the potential to inspire and develop
future space scientists and engineers is underutilized, limiting advancements in space
exploration.

3. Role: Researches and tracks celestial bodies.
Goals: Use real-time data for tracking and research
on asteroids and space debris.
Challenges: Limited interactive tools, balancing
research with limited resources.
Needs: Advanced tracking, real-time data, and
customizable simulations.
Information Sources: Scientific literature, space
agency data, interactive tools.
Interests: NEOs, NECs, PHAs, custom orbits.
Role: Teaches astronomy at school/planetarium.
Goals: Engage students with interactive learning;
simplify complex space concepts.
Challenges: Keeping students engaged; integrating
real-time data into lessons.
Needs: Intuitive, real-time tools aligned with STEM
curricula.
Information Sources: Research, workshops, online
resources, and collaboration.
Interests: Orbits, PHAs, exoplanets, and celestial
interactions.
Persona 01
Sarah Patel
ASTRONOMER
Persona 02Alex Carson
EDUCATOR

4. Competitive Analysis

5. Solution
(Demo)
●Using MPC data file converted into SQLite DB
●Plain JS for 2D rendering on HTML Canvas
●Used Claude AI to help with correct orbits
rendering
●Django Framework for frontend and backend
●All 1.4M asteroids available in database - but
only those rendered for the users:
○Inner planets (1:1 scale)
○Major mainbelt ones
○PHA > 1 km

6. Target audience
Educators: Teachers and instructors in schools, universities, and
research institutions looking for engaging, interactive tools to
teach astronomy and space science.
Planetariums and Science Centers: Facilities that provide
interactive educational exhibits to the public, seeking
cutting-edge tools to enhance visitor engagement and learning
experiences.
Museums and Entertainment Venues: Museums, game bars,
and other entertainment venues offering immersive, space-themed
experiences to their visitors.
Space Enthusiasts: Amateur astronomers, sci-fi writers, and
hobbyists who want to explore celestial phenomena with real-time
tracking and interactive simulations.

7. Tiered Subscription Model
Access: Free static data,
basic satellite tracking.
Features: Object stats on
hover, basic orbit simulations,
educational tools.
Community: General forum
for students and hobbyists.
Tier 1:
Freemium
Access: Real-time track,
mission planning.
Features: AI
recommendations, detailed
stats, orbit changes.
Community: Advanced
forums, collaborative tools.
Tier 2:
Premium
Access: Real-time
tracking, exclusive data,
priority features.
Features: AI, orbit
manipulation, mission
planning.
Community: Prof. forums,
custom events, API.
Tier 3:
Enterprise