NASA Science Mission Directorate Opportunities

Registration is open for the 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge, held 14–15 November 2026 under the theme 'The Next Frontier'. Participants use NASA and 17 Space Agency Partners' open data to address real-world Earth and space challenges. NASA's official 26 August announcement says registration remains open through the end of the hackathon on 15 November. Participants select a Local Event, and the official terms describe the 2026 challenge as virtual and in-person.

All ages, skill levels and professional backgrounds are welcome. Participants under 18 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian and accompanied during the event. U.S. Federal Government civil-service employees are not eligible to register as participants under the official terms.