Devlog 4 – Expanding Orbital Data CapabilitiesThis week, I successfully integrated NASA’s TLE (Two-Line Element) API into Cosmic Object Explorer. The application can now retrieve and display real orbital data for satellites and other Earth-orbiting objects, providing users with access to important parameters such as orbital period, eccentricity, inclination, and other tracking information.To make this data more accessible, I also added a user-friendly explanation system that describes what each orbital parameter means. Instead of only displaying technical values, the application now helps users understand concepts like eccentricity, orbital period, and inclination in simple terms.Next, I plan to integrate NASA’s Exoplanet API to expand the range of astronomical objects available in the explorer. Future development will also focus on incorporating additional NASA datasets, improving search functionality, refining the user interface, and introducing new educational features that make complex space science information easier to explore and understand.
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Please don’t use AI to generate your devlogs! It’s disrespectful to people reading and against the spirit of Stardance and Hack club!
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