SpaceHack AI Chatbot

An AI-Powered, Educational, Exploration Companion

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Inspiration

We’ve always been fascinated by space missions — from the first satellites to the James Webb Telescope. But we felt that most space learning tools were either too technical or too boring. That sparked an idea: what if we built a fun, interactive space platform that combines AI, learning modules, and games — all in one?

Our goal was to create a space where students can chat with an AI assistant, explore mission timelines, and learn core space science topics in a way that feels playful and intuitive — not like a textbook.

How we built it

This is a fully interactive web project, built and designed by:

  • 👨‍💻 Siddharth Mirchandani (Frontend, AI Integration, UI/UX)
  • 👨‍💻 Aditya Mirchandani (Content Structuring, Logic, Educational Modules)

Key features:

  • AI Chatbot Tab: Ask any space-related question. Powered by Gemini 2.0 Flash, the AI responds like your own personal space assistant.
  • Timeline Tab: Explore space history with beautiful cards covering missions like Voyager, Apollo 11, and JWST.
  • Learn Tab: Self-paced modules on topics like Rocket Science, Satellites, and Astrophysics.
  • Activities Tab: Space quiz, random facts, mission explorer, and a "Coming Soon" voice chat feature.

Challenges we ran into

  • Structuring large amounts of content without overwhelming users
  • Making each section feel distinct but still part of a unified theme
  • Styling the app to feel both cosmic and modern
  • Fine-tuning chatbot behavior for space-specific queries
  • Managing scope: deciding which features to prioritize before the deadline

What we learned

  • Integrating LLMs like Gemini 2.0 into a web UI
  • Building intuitive user flows that balance fun and education
  • Designing with modularity so each tab feels like its own experience
  • Debugging layout and responsiveness issues across devices
  • How to present space data in a kid-friendly yet accurate way

What We Learned

  • Integrating LLMs like Gemini 2.0 into a web UI
  • Building intuitive user flows that balance fun and education
  • Designing with modularity so each tab feels like its own experience
  • Debugging layout and responsiveness issues across devices
  • How to present space data in a kid-friendly yet accurate way

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