EXPANDING NASA FUNCTIONALITY USING ITS API AND IMPROVING INTEREST AMONG PEOPLE IN SPACE EXPLORATION

Abstract. This scientific work focuses on developing a website aimed at expanding the functionality of NASA’s API and increasing public interest in space exploration. The project offers an interactive platform that allows users to engage more deeply with the Mars exploration mission. The website’s primary features include storing photographs taken by Mars rovers, real-time monitoring of Martian weather conditions, access to NASA’s “Picture of the Day,” and displaying a 3D model of the Curiosity rover along with its current position. Users must register on the platform to access these features, enabling active engagement with the project. By leveraging NASA’s API, the platform integrates up-to-date data, while modern approaches to routing, state management, and authentication ensure user convenience and security. A non-relational database is utilized for efficient information storage and accessibility. The developed website not only enhances the functionality of NASA technologies but also creates a unique opportunity for a broad audience to feel part of the Mars exploration mission. This approach promotes space research, fosters interest in modern technologies, and motivates users to explore the universe.