The document describes a mobile app called Astromonial that was created for NASA's SpaceApps hackathon. The app allows users to get notifications and alerts about flyovers of the International Space Station from their location on Earth. It provides countdowns and encourages users to participate in social media campaigns like #ISSWave to share the experience of spotting the ISS from Earth. The document outlines the key features and functionality of the app. Astronauts Ron Garan and Chris Hadfield are quoted expressing support for the app concept. Plans are discussed to expand the app's capabilities in the future to continue engaging people about spotting the ISS from Earth.
6. SPOT THE STATION
NASA launched the Spot the Station website
http:// spotthestation.nasa.gov
on November 2 and was immediately a hit with 100,000
viewing the site in just five days and 250,000 in a few
weeks. The site allows you to spot the space station and
sign up for alerts when it flies overhead.
Extend the functionality of the Spot the Station site by
building an app that allows you to share your sightings
with others.
Create a visualization with Spot the Station data.
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10. ASTROMONIAL
"It sounds like a
great idea to me.
I would use it"
Ron Garan nasa ASTRONAUT
TIME IN SPACE: 177 days, 23 hours, 54 minutes
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11. ASTROMONIAL
"COOL IDEA! A 10-MINUTE
ALARM WOULD BE PERFECT"
CHRIS HADFIELD ISS COMMANDER
IIN SPACE RIGHT NOW (143 days and counting)
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