Registration has opened for the 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge, a two-day global hackathon on 14-15 November. NASA says people of all ages and experience levels can use its free data to tackle space-related problems.
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01Summary
- 01The 2026 NASA Space Apps Challenge will take place on Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November.
- 02NASA says the event is open to students, scientists, engineers, designers, storytellers, technologists and space enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels.
- 03Teams will work on challenges linked to returning humans to the Moon, preparing for missions deeper into the solar system, and expanding understanding of the universe.
- 04Participants can join one of 500+ local events and choose a challenge to address during the hackathon.
- 05NASA says registration is available now at the NASA Space Apps Challenge.
02Why it matters
The event gives people outside NASA a chance to work with the agency’s open data and contribute ideas that could support future Moon and Mars missions. It also aims to broaden public engagement with space science and technology.
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