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The Space Tourism project is a multi-page responsive website designed to showcase a fictional space tourism company. This project will be enhanced with Three.js, interactive animations, and modern web development practices to create a unique and visually captivating experience.
https://github.com/anasmoner2022/space-tourism-website-main

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The Space Tourism project is a multi-page responsive website designed to showcase a fictional space tourism company. This project will be enhanced with Three.js, interactive animations, and modern web development practices to create a unique and visually captivating experience.

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# Space Tourism Website Documentation

## **Project Overview**
The Space Tourism project is a multi-page responsive website designed to showcase a fictional space tourism company. This project will be enhanced with **Three.js**, interactive animations, and modern web development practices to create a unique and visually captivating experience.

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## **Goals**
1. Build a multi-page responsive website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (or a framework like React).
2. Incorporate **Three.js** for 3D planets and immersive effects.
3. Ensure accessibility, responsiveness, and high performance.
4. Deliver a portfolio-worthy project that stands out with creativity and functionality.

---

## **Pages Description**

### **1. Home Page**
- **Purpose**: Introduces the fictional company and engages users.
- **Features**:
- Hero section with a 3D starfield background (Three.js).
- Interactive scroll animations using **GSAP**.
- Call-to-action (CTA) buttons for exploring destinations and booking.

### **2. Destination Page**
- **Purpose**: Highlights space travel destinations (e.g., Moon, Mars, Europa).
- **Features**:
- Interactive 3D planets using Three.js (rotatable and zoomable).
- Tabs to switch between destinations.
- Text details about each destination (distance, travel time, etc.).

### **3. Crew Page**
- **Purpose**: Showcases the crew members.
- **Features**:
- 3D crew avatars or images with hover animations.
- Animated transitions between crew profiles.
- Responsive grid layout for mobile, tablet, and desktop.

### **4. Technology Page**
- **Purpose**: Displays technology details.
- **Features**:
- Explorable 3D models of spacecraft.
- Launch sequence animation controlled by user interaction.
- Detailed descriptions of spacecraft parts.

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## **Key Features and Enhancements**

### **1. Three.js Enhancements**
- **3D Planets**:
- Add interactive, textured 3D planets with rotation and zoom.
- Use lighting to create realistic effects.
- **Starfield Background**:
- Render a dynamic starfield on all pages using particles.
- **Rocket Launch Animation**:
- Simulate a rocket launch on the homepage or technology page.

### **2. Responsive Design**
- Ensure all layouts adapt to different screen sizes using **CSS Grid** and **Flexbox**.
- Test designs on mobile, tablet, and desktop views.

### **3. Interactivity**
- Add hover effects and active states for buttons and links.
- Use **GSAP** for smooth animations during page transitions.
- Implement tab-based navigation for destinations and crew profiles.

### **4. Accessibility**
- Add semantic HTML elements and ARIA roles.
- Ensure keyboard navigability and focus management.

### **5. Real-Time Data** (Optional)
- Integrate NASA’s or SpaceX’s API for live space-related data (e.g., upcoming launches).

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## **Technologies Used**

### **Frontend**
- HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript
- Framework: **React** (optional, but recommended)
- CSS Preprocessor: **SCSS** (optional)
- Utility Framework: **Tailwind CSS** (optional)

### **3D Rendering**
- **Three.js** for planets, backgrounds, and interactive models

### **Animations**
- **GSAP** for smooth transitions and scroll-based animations

### **API Integration** (Optional)
- NASA API / SpaceX API

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## **File Structure**
```plaintext
project-root/
├── public/
│ ├── index.html
│ ├── images/
│ └── textures/
├── src/
│ ├── components/
│ │ ├── Header.jsx
│ │ ├── Footer.jsx
│ ├── pages/
│ │ ├── Home.jsx
│ │ ├── Destination.jsx
│ │ ├── Crew.jsx
│ │ └── Technology.jsx
│ ├── styles/
│ ├── App.js
│ └── index.js
├── package.json
├── README.md
└── .gitignore
```

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## **Implementation Guide**

### **Step 1: Setup Project**
1. Create the project directory and initialize it with a framework (e.g., React).
2. Install dependencies:
```bash
npm install three gsap react-router-dom
```
3. Organize the file structure as shown above.

### **Step 2: Create Pages**
- Build out the basic structure for each page.
- Use placeholders for content initially.

### **Step 3: Integrate Three.js**
- Import Three.js and set up a canvas element on the destination page.
- Create 3D objects like planets and starfields.
- Use textures for realism.

### **Step 4: Add Animations**
- Use GSAP for smooth transitions and animations.
- Add hover effects and dynamic scrolling animations.

### **Step 5: Style Pages**
- Apply responsive styles using CSS Grid or Flexbox.
- Use the design system for consistent typography and spacing.

### **Step 6: Test and Optimize**
- Test responsiveness on different devices.
- Ensure smooth performance of Three.js elements.
- Check for accessibility and fix any issues.

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## **Resources**
- [Three.js Documentation](https://threejs.org/docs/)
- [GSAP Documentation](https://greensock.com/docs/)
- [Frontend Mentor](https://www.frontendmentor.io/)
- [NASA API](https://api.nasa.gov/)
- [SpaceX API](https://github.com/r-spacex/SpaceX-API)

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## **Future Enhancements**
- Add a booking system with a backend integration.
- Include AR/VR features using WebXR.
- Expand destinations and crew profiles with more interactive elements.