Welcome to the 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge!
Join the largest annual global hackathon on October 5-6. Begin your hackathon journey by signing up for a Local Event, choosing a challenge, and joining a team!
What's Next?
Step 01
CREATE ACCOUNT
July 18, 2024The first step in your hackathon journey is to create a NASA Space Apps account or log in to your existing account.
Step 02
REGISTER FOR THE HACKATHON
July 18, 2024To participate and be eligible for Global Judging, you must first register for the 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge. You can register up until the hackathon closes on October 6.
Step 03
CHOOSE A LOCAL EVENT
July 18, 2024Connect with the NASA Space Apps community by choosing an in-person or virtual Local Event near you. If you don’t have a Local Event near you, choose the virtual Universal Event. You can choose or change your chosen event up until the hackathon closes on October 6.
Step 04
JOIN OR FORM A TEAM
August 22, 2024Collaborate with like-minded problem solvers by forming or joining a team according to your chosen challenge. Teams should have no more than six participants. You can choose or change your chosen team up until the hackathon closes on October 6.
Step 06
SUBMIT A PROJECT
October 6, 2024All project submissions are due by 11:59pm on October 6! Submit your project to receive a participant certificate and to be eligible for Global Judging. We encourage all participants to submit what they accomplish over the course of the hackathon.
Need help?
Our Frequently Asked Questions page answers common questions regarding the hackathon. If you have a question, this is the best place to start!
Check out these step-by-step guides to help you navigate Space Apps Connect, Team Formation, Project Submission, and Judging & Events. Read these before the hackathon begins!