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SOLVE REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES ON EARTH & IN SPACE
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and others around the world to come together and use open data from NASA and its space agency partners to create solutions to real challenges we face on Earth and in space.
Meet like-minded individuals
When you participate in the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, you become part of a global community that embraces collaboration across borders, sectors, and cultures. Space Apps Challenge participants share a desire to learn and an interest in exploring our planet and universe using science and technology in creative ways. All ages, skill levels, and professional backgrounds are welcome. At Space Apps, there's always space for one more!
Use open data to solve a variety of challenges
Space Apps provides a platform for problem solvers worldwide to use free and open data from NASA and its Space Agency Partners! Space Apps Challenge teams use these resources to solve challenges written by NASA experts and featuring topics ranging from storytelling to software development, astrophysics, space exploration, and more!
Join a Local Event
During the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, participants from around the world gather at hundreds of in-person and virtual local events at the same time to solve challenges submitted by NASA experts. In 2022, we welcomed 31,000+ registrants from 160+ countries and territories. By joining a local event you become part of a global community!
2022 SPACE APPS CHALLENGE WINNERS
Each year thousands of teams submit projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and potential to solve challenges we face on Earth and in Space. The projects go through multiple rounds of judging to determine the NASA International Space Apps Challenge Global Winners, which represent the most innovative and impactful projects submitted by the Space Apps community.
Best Use of Science
Best Use of Data
Art and Technology
Best Use of Technology
Galactic Impact
Best Mission Concept
Most Inspirational
Best Storytelling
Global Connection
Local Impact
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SPACE APPS BY THE NUMBERS
Since Space Apps launched in 2012, thousands of participants from all over the globe have joined the Space Apps community to build innovative solutions to challenges we face on Earth and in space.
220k+
Registrations
320+
Locations
185+
Countries / Territories
11
Space Agency Partners
Statistics are cumulative over the entire history of the Space Apps event. Click here to see event-specific results and metrics.