Competition format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
NASA's 2026 International Space Apps Challenge is accepting registrations for a global two-day hackathon where participants use NASA and partner data to address real-world science and technology challenges.
Complete competition details
The 2026 event takes place on November 14-15. Participants first create an account, register for the hackathon, choose an in-person or virtual local event, and form or join a team. The official 2026 page states that registration remains available until the hackathon closes on November 15, and teams should have no more than six participants.
Eligibility requirements
The official site says the challenge welcomes people of all ages, skill levels and professional backgrounds. Participants under 18 must follow the guardian requirements in the official legal terms. U.S. federal civil-servant employees are not eligible to register as participants.
Tips for this competition
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Study the scoring criteria and previous winners before deciding what evidence, prototype, essay, research or portfolio will best support the entry.
- Confirm country, age, team, education and organization restrictions and whether one person may enter multiple submissions.
- Follow the required file format, word/time limits and naming rules exactly; technical non-compliance can disqualify a strong entry.
- Keep proof of submission and submit before the deadline rather than relying on the final hour.
Verification notes
Checked the official 2026 challenge page and official Space Apps home/legal information. Registration is open; event dates are November 14-15, 2026. No registration fee or prize value was inferred.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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