The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is the largest annual global hackathon. This two-day event creates innovation through international collaboration by providing an opportunity for participants to utilize NASA’s free and open data and its Space Agency Partners’ space-based data to address real-world problems on Earth and in space.
During the hackathon, NASA Space Apps Challenge participants around the world gather at hundreds of in-person and virtual Local Events to address challenges submitted by NASA Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). These challenges range in complexity and topic, tasking participants with everything from creating artistic visualizations of NASA data to conceptualizing and developing informational apps and software programs. After the hackathon, project submissions are judged by space agency experts and winners are selected for one of 10 Global Awards.
The NASA Space Apps Challenge inspires collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Participants have gone on to form companies inspired by their projects, develop professional careers via employment opportunities or skill development, and network with like-minded individuals in their local community and around the world.
Registration is open, and the 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge is right around the corner on October 5-6, 2024! We are excited to collaborate with NASA Heliophysics to celebrate the Helio Big Year with this year’s theme, “The Sun Touches Everything,” and to be joined by 15 global Space Agency Partners.
Last year, 57,999 registered participants from 152 countries and territories joined the NASA Space Apps Challenge, continuing to make it the largest annual global hackathon. This 2-day event is a unique opportunity for innovative and creative minds to address challenges we face on Earth and in space using free and open data from NASA and space-based data from Space Agency Partners.
Register for the NASA Space Apps Challenge and join a global community of problem solvers, scientists, artists, educators, and entrepreneurs. You’ll have the chance to:
- Collaborate with participants from diverse backgrounds and skill levels.
- Work on meaningful projects that address pressing challenges on Earth and in space.
- Access data and resources provided by NASA and Space Agency Partners.
- Connect with like-minded individuals and industry experts.
- Participate for the chance to win one of ten Global Awards.
At NASA Space Apps, there’s always space for one more. We provide the opportunity for you to participate in-person or virtually. You can find a Local Event in your area to participate and if there isn’t a Local Event near you, don’t worry! The Universal Event allows you to join virtually from anywhere in the world, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contribute and innovate.
NASA Space Apps serves as a pathway to international collaboration by connecting cities and countries around the globe. Alongside NASA’s free and open data, Space Agency Partners help provide additional spaced-based data for participants to use. These partnerships reflect the global nature of the NASA Space Apps Challenge and the collaborative spirit that drives innovation. This year, we are thrilled to be joined by 15 Space Agency Partners, including:
- Australian Space Agency
- Brazilian Space Agency
- Canadian Space Agency
- Communications, Space & Technology Commission of Saudi Arabia
- European Space Agency
- Indian Space Research Organization
- Italian Space Agency
- Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
- Mexican Space Agency
- National Space Activities Commission of Argentina
- National Space Science Agency of Bahrain
- Paraguayan Space Agency
- South African National Space Agency
- Spanish Space Agency
- Turkish Space Agency
Awards:-
All Global Nominees will be reviewed by a team of expert judges from NASA and NASA Space Apps Space Agency Partners to determine the Global Finalists and Honorable Mentions in late November. Once the Global Finalists are determined, the Global Winners will be announced January 2025, receiving a Global Award in one of ten categories:
- Best Use of Science: The project that makes the best and most valid use of science and/or the scientific method.
- Best Use of Data: The project that best makes space data accessible or leverages it for a unique application.
- Best Use of Technology: The project that exemplifies the most innovative use of technology.
- Galactic Impact: The project with the most potential to improve life on Earth or in the universe.
- Best Mission Concept: The project with the most plausible concept and design.
- Most Inspirational: The project that captures our hearts.
- Best Storytelling Award: The project that most creatively communicates the potential of open data through the art of storytelling.
- Global Connection Award: The project that best connects people around the world through technology.
- Art & Technology Award: The project that most effectively combines technical and creative skills.
- Local Impact Award: The project that demonstrates the greatest potential for local impact.
Please note that NASA reserves the right to change the Global Award categories at any time. The NASA Space Apps GO Team will update the NASA Space Apps community on social media and the website in advance of each step of the Global Judging process.
Deadline:- 05-10-2024
