NASA Media Explorer

⚠️ Note: This app is currently in active development and is expected to be released in a couple of weeks. Stay tuned for updates!

NASA Media Explorer is an open-source Android application that allows users to explore NASA's vast Image, Video, and Audio Library in a user-friendly interface. The app leverages NASA's public API to provide a seamless experience for discovering and interacting with space-related media content.

Features

• Search: Use a SearchView to browse NASA's media library.
• Filter Media Types: Filter results by media type (Image, Video, Audio).
• Video Playback: Play videos with caching using Media3 ExoPlayer.
• Audio Playback: Play audio files with MediaSessionService for background playback.
• Image Zooming: Pinch-to-zoom functionality for images using the Zoomy library.
• Pull-to-Refresh: Refresh media lists using SwipeRefreshLayout.
• Responsive UI: Built with RecyclerView, CardView, ConstraintLayout, and LinearLayout for a smooth user experience.

Screenshots

Below are some screenshots showcasing the app's interface:

Dependencies

The app uses the following libraries:

• Volley: For making HTTP requests to NASA's API.
• Gson: For parsing JSON responses from the API.
• Glide: For efficient image loading and caching.
• SwipeRefreshLayout: For pull-to-refresh functionality.
• Zoomy: For pinch-to-zoom functionality on images.
• Media3-ExoPlayer: For video playback with caching.
• Media3-UI: For ExoPlayer UI components.
• Media3-Session: For audio playback with MediaSessionService.

Components Used

• SearchView: For searching NASA's media library.
• SwipeRefreshLayout: For refreshing media lists.
• RecyclerView: For displaying media items in a scrollable list.
• CardView: For styling media items.
• ConstraintLayout & LinearLayout: For responsive layouts.
• Service: For background audio playback via MediaSessionService.
• CacheDataSource: For caching video content in Media3.
• CircularProgressDrawable: For loading indicators in SwipeRefreshLayout.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/.....

2. Open in Android Studio:
   • Open Android Studio and select Open an existing project.
   • Navigate to the cloned repository folder.
3. Build and Run:
   • Sync the project with Gradle.
   • Build and run the app on an emulator or physical device (API 28+).

License

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

Acknowledgments

• NASA Open APIs for providing access to their media library.
• The open-source community for the amazing libraries used in this project.