NASA Space Apps is an annual international hackathon that brings together global participants to tackle challenges in space exploration and Earth science. Organized by NASA, it encourages teamwork, creativity, and innovation using NASA's open data.
When you participate in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, you'll tackle problems inspired by real issues in space exploration and Earth science. They contribute to a global pool of innovative ideas that NASA and other space agencies value.
When you participate in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, you join a global community that embraces collaboration across borders, sectors, and cultures. The NASA Space Apps community shares a desire to learn and an interest in exploring our planet and universe through the creative use of science and technology.
This is your opportunity to stretch your skills! Connect with fellow participants, teammates, and Subject Matter Experts to learn new programs, gain knowledge, and explore innovative approaches to new and existing problems.
NASA Space Apps provides a platform for problem solvers worldwide to use free and open data from NASA and its Space Agency Partners. NASA Space Apps Challenge teams use these resources to solve challenges written by NASA experts, featuring topics ranging from storytelling to software development, astrophysics, space exploration, and more.
Event Highlights
NASA Space Apps Challenge 2024, the world's biggest hackathon! Experience innovation at its peak as teams from around the globe come together to solve real-world problems using NASA's open data.
Attendees check in and receive their welcome kits
Official start of the event with keynote speeches and introductions
Participants begin their projects, diving into coding and collaboration
Teams continue their work, refining and developing their projects
Teams present their projects to the judges
Winners are announced and awards are distributed, concluding the event
Welcome to the our FAQ section. We're here to address your most common queries and provide you with the information you need to make the most of your hackathon experience.
The NASA Space Apps Challenge is the world's largest hackathon, bringing together people from around the globe to solve real-world problems using NASA's open data.
Anyone with a passion for problem-solving and innovation can participate. This includes students, professionals, engineers, artists, scientists, and technologists.
No, participants from all backgrounds are welcome. The challenge encourages diverse teams to collaborate and bring unique perspectives to the problems.
You can register for the event on our official website. Follow the registration link, fill in your details, and you'll receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
No, the NASA Space Apps Challenge is free to participate in.
Yes, the event is held both locally and virtually, allowing participants from anywhere in the world to join.
The event will take place from October 5th to October 6th, 2024.
Bring your laptop, chargers, and any other tools you might need for your project. It's also a good idea to bring snacks and personal items to stay comfortable during the hackathon.
Yes, meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the event.
The challenges are divided into various themes based on real-world problems. Teams choose a challenge that interests them and work on developing a solution over the course of the hackathon.
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