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Project Asteria

O4bit
Science & Education
Version
4.6.1
Size
7.5 MB
Requires
Android API 31+
3.6 / 5 · 6,348 ratings 4 downloads
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Updated Sep 22, 2026

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A FOSS Android app for space exploration using official NASA APIs

F-Droid repository metadata

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.

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What’s new

- Save past APODs directly from the History Gallery
- Respectful image viewer layout that clears punch-hole cameras and system bars
- Refined ISS map marker scaling for quick at-a-glance visibility
- Full-screen animated wordmark splash sequence on app startup
- Enhanced notification delivery and background error handling
- Embedded APOD YouTube videos now play in privacy-respecting nocookie mode
- High-fidelity material icons across the bottom navigation bar

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
  2. Allow “Install unknown apps” for your browser or file manager only, not for every app.
  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Project Asteria?
A FOSS Android app for space exploration using official NASA APIs
Who develops Project Asteria?
Project Asteria is developed by O4bit.
Which Android version does Project Asteria require?
Project Asteria requires Android API 31 or later.
What is the current version of Project Asteria?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 4.6.0.
Which license does Project Asteria use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists MIT.
Where is the source code for Project Asteria?
https://github.com/O4bit/Project-Asteria

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