NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025 - Space Biology Research Platform

Project Name: NASA Space Biology Knowledge Engine
Challenge: Beyond the Barcode: Enhancing Space Biology with omics and AI Tools
Team: MKS Dragons
Location: Bahrain

Overview

An interactive web application that provides researchers, students, and space enthusiasts with comprehensive access to NASA's space biology research data. The platform features advanced search capabilities, data analytics, and interactive visualizations to explore connections between different research areas in space biology.

Features

Advanced Search

• Intelligent search across NASA research databases
• Filter by category, mission, year, and research area
• Real-time preview of datasets and research papers

Interactive Analytics

• Real-time research metrics and trends
• Visualization of publication growth and mission data
• Research area performance comparisons

Knowledge Graph

• Interactive network visualization of research connections
• Discover relationships between different space biology fields
• Click to explore connected research areas

Data Catalog

• Access to real NASA open data
• Direct links to official NASA data sources
• Download datasets in multiple formats (CSV, JSON, PDF)

Research Library

• Comprehensive database of NASA space biology research
• Detailed research papers with abstracts and findings
• Related research recommendations

Technology Stack

• Frontend: React 18 + TypeScript
• Routing: React Router DOM
• Styling: Tailwind CSS
• Charts: Recharts
• Icons: Lucide React
• Build Tool: Vite

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js 16+
• npm or yarn

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/Bader-Aljaberi/NASA-Space-Apps-Hackathon-Project.git

# Navigate to project directory
cd NASA-Space-Apps-Hackathon-Project

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start development server
npm run dev