What is the NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2020?
On October 2-4, NASA is inviting coders, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers,
makers, builders, artists, and technologists to come together in a global, virtual hackathon.
During a period of 48 hours, participants from around the world will come together to create virtual teams and solve challenges using NASA’s open-source data.
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in the interest of our global community’s health
and safety, this year’s hackathon will be an all-virtual event. In other words, all local
events will be moved online. In this unprecedented time, the Space Apps community exists
as a reminder that we have the tools and talents to tackle the challenges that face our
planet, as well as the ability to unite across boundaries and borders of all kinds.
Our theme for this year’s event -- “Take Action” -- is a critical reminder that you can make a
difference, even from the comfort and safety of home.
What is the purpose of Space Apps?
Space Apps, which started in 2012, has now become the largest global hackathon. While
NASA provides awards to the top projects (see more below), Space Apps is all about
collaboration! Our mission is focused on the following objectives:
- To inspire collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking
- To foster interest in Earth and space science and exploration
- To raise awareness of NASA data around the world
- To encourage growth and diversity of the next generation of scientists,
technologists, designers, engineers, artists, etc.
Schedule (All times GMT)
Saturday, October 3rd
SAVE THE DATES
What are the most important dates and times for the Space Apps Challenge?
The Space Apps Challenge is a 48-hour hackathon taking place on October 3-4, 2020.
However, there are other important dates, below.
Mark your calendars for participant
registration
August 14
Sign up to be a Space Apps 2020 participant!
Visit spaceappschallenge.org to register to
participate at a local all-virtual event near you.
Is there no event in your city? Register for the
Universal Event -- welcoming participants
from all over the globe! Participant
registration opens August 13.
Once you have your Space Apps account
and register for a location, connect with your
Local Leads to ask questions and
find potential teammates.
Review the challenge statements and
resource links posted on
www.spaceappschallenge.org
Early September
Choose a challenge to work on with your team
over Space Apps weekend! We will send all
registered participants a message when the
challenges are posted.
Prepare yourself with the Virtual Bootcamp September19-October 2
Watch videos posted on the Space Apps
YouTube channel to fulfill your curiosity and
learn valuable insights for your Space Apps
expedition! We will send all registered
participants a message when the Virtual
Bootcamp begins.
Log into the chat rooms in order to
connect with the global community,
including potential teammates
September 24
Get ready for Space Apps weekend alongside
the Space Apps community! We will send all
registered participants a message when the
chat rooms opens.
The hackathon begins! Saturday, October 3 at 9 AM (local time)
Teams are able to submit their projects on
www.spaceappschallenge.org.
Happy hacking! After the hackathon begins, we know you’ll be
working with your team tirelessly to create your
Space Apps solution. Don’t forget to take breaks,
stay hydrated, and balance your hard work with fun!