Welcome to Lauch Past! – an exciting web application designed to ignite your passion for space exploration and astronomy! Our platform offers a range of features to engage users with rocket launches, space events, and the best star-gazing spots.

• View Past and Upcoming Launches: Access detailed information about past and upcoming rocket launches, including mission objectives, dates, astronauts involved, flight trajectories, and more.
• Watch Videos and Live Streams: Enjoy videos and live streams of past rocket launches, and stay updated on upcoming launches.
• Discover Ticket Availability: Find information on ticket availability for nearby launches and other space-related events.
• Interactive Flight Path: Click on each launch to view an animated flight path and a countdown to the launch date.

• Stay Updated: Receive notifications about major space events such as eclipses, meteor showers, and other significant celestial phenomena.

• Find the Best Spots: Discover the best star-gazing locations near you based on your current location.
• View Locations on Google Maps: Easily navigate to star-gazing spots with direct links to Google Maps.
• Plan Your Stargazing: Get suggestions on the optimal times and places for stargazing.

• Modern Dark Theme: The application features a sleek, modern dark theme that enhances readability and provides an immersive experience.

1. Navigate to the backend directory:

   cd /backend

2. Install dependencies

   pnpm i

3. Run the backend server:

   pnpm run

1. Start the Backend: Ensure that your backend server is running on port 300.
2. Serve the Frontend: Open the /frontend/index.html file in your browser to access the application.

• Enhance Star-Gazing Data: Integrate with a real database or API to provide comprehensive star-gazing spot data.
• Optimize Performance: Consider adding pagination for large data sets or implementing more advanced filtering options.
• Expand Features: Explore additional features like weather conditions for stargazing spots, constellation guides, or user-generated content.

We welcome contributions to enhance the Lauch Past! project! If you have suggestions or improvements, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

This project is licensed under the MIT License – see the LICENSE file for details.

For any inquiries or feedback, please reach out to Varshith Reddy Satti.