Project Asteria

Project Asteria

A FOSS Android app for space exploration using official NASA APIs

O4bit Science & Education

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Description

Project Asteria is a stunning, open-source Android application designed for space enthusiasts. Explore the cosmos through official NASA APIs and discover real-time astronomy data right from your pocket.

Features:
- Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD): Enjoy daily high-resolution space images and detailed explanations directly from NASA.
- Live Space Backgrounds: Personalize your home screen with interactive, dynamic space-themed live backgrounds with smooth parallax effects.
- Launch Tracker: Keep up to date with upcoming rocket launches globally, complete with countdowns and hyperdrive effects.
- Near Earth Objects (NEO): Track asteroids passing near Earth in real-time.
- Open Source: Built for the community, completely free of trackers, ads, and telemetry.

Immerse yourself in the universe with Project Asteria.

What’s new (4.5.0)

- Built-in Material 3 in-app browser with NASA JPL database integration and APOD web view
- APOD GIF animation playback & full-featured MP4/YouTube video player
- Organic vector ISS world map with Catmull-Rom curves, theme adaptation, and live HUD
- Full-bleed edge-to-edge ISS widget with custom resize boundaries
- User-selectable ISS update intervals (10s, 30s, 1m, 5m) via top bar dropdown
- Unpin launch confirmation dialog & fixed post-launch prompt persistence

Anti-features

Properties of this app that are worth knowing about before installing.

  • NonFreeNet
  • TetheredNet

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
4.5.0 current
e172273fcb469da5…
 2026-08-11 6.0 MB API 31
4.4.0
b97a1961a8a58d36…
 2026-08-02 5.7 MB API 31
4.3.0-Release
643623187b3647aa…
 2026-07-20 5.5 MB API 31

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Internet accessSend and receive data over the internet.
  • Network stateCheck whether and how the device is connected.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS
  • Run at startupStart automatically after the device is switched on.
  • SET_WALLPAPER
  • Prevent sleepingKeep the device from going to sleep.
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
Show 1 more permissions
  • foss.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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