Mars innformatics

Inspiration# 🚀 Mars 3D Exploration

A browser-based 3D simulation of Mars, featuring interactive visualizations of:

• Planet Mars
• NASA's Perseverance Rover
• Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO)

Built with Three.js, this project allows users to explore the Martian system and learn about the Red Planet and its missions with an interactive info panel.

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🌌 Features

• 🌍 Realistic Mars model with custom textures
  
• 🌠 Starry sky environment background
  
• 🛞 Animated Mars rover that orbits and aligns with the Martian surface
  
• 🛰️ Satellite orbiting Mars in real-time
  
• 🖱️ Click-to-interact with Mars, Rover, or Satellite to display a detailed info panel
  
• 📜 Info panel with historical mission data, images, and external NASA links
  
• 🌀 Smooth camera controls using mouse (pan, zoom, orbit)

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📸 Preview

_{Real project view will differ based on your assets and orbit animations}

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Three.js – 3D engine
  
• GLTFLoader – to load rover and satellite models
  
• DRACOLoader – for compressed 3D model support
  
• GSAP – for smooth animations and scaling
  
• Parcel – development bundler

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🚀 Getting Started

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/mars-3d-exploration.git
cd mars-3d-exploration


### 3. Run the development server

```bash
npm start
### 4. Build for production

```bash
npm run build

This will create a dist folder with optimized assets ready for deployment.

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or submit pull requests to improve the project.

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📧 Contact

For any inquiries, reach out via advaitc07@gmail.com

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Built With

• html
• javascript
• npm