Inspiration
I like space and I like Unity; I like doing things with both and this was a great opportunity to do so. My last hackathon showed how easy it is to call HTTP from Unity, so I wanted to do some sort of simple data visualization using an existing API.
What it Does
Simply put, VAPR pulls down asteroid data and uses it to build a crude animated model of the solar system. Several different queries can be chosen from using the arrow keys.
How it Works
All asteroid data is retrieved using the Asterank API to query JPL's Small Body Database. Then, Unity objects are constructed to represent the small celestial bodies, and movements are calculated using accurate Keplerian physics.
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