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LIVE • GLOBAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE

NASAHACKATHON2026

Solve futuristic space-tech challenges, collaborate with innovators, and build breakthrough ideas inspired by real-world NASA missions.

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MISSION CHALLENGES

Choose YourSpace Mission

Explore futuristic problem statements inspired by space technology, AI, robotics, data systems, and real-world mission thinking.

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DATA MISSION

Satellite Data Systems

Use satellite-inspired data to solve challenges around mapping, monitoring, communication, and observation.

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AI MISSION

AI For Space Missions

Build intelligent ideas using automation, prediction, analysis, and AI-powered decision making.

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EXPLORATION

Mars Habitat Solutions

Design concepts for future habitats, survival systems, resource planning, and space living.

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SECURITY

Cyber Defense Systems

Create secure, resilient digital systems for mission-critical space-tech platforms.

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COMMUNICATION

Space Communication

Explore futuristic communication systems for satellites, rovers, stations, and deep-space networks.

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PROTOTYPE

Innovation Sprint

Rapidly design, prototype, test, and pitch bold solutions for future space challenges.

MISSION TIMELINE

MissionLaunch Sequence

Follow the complete hackathon journey — from registration and team formation to the final pitch, judging, and winner announcement.

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MISSION 01

Registrations Open

Participants register individually or as teams and submit their details for NASA Hackathon participation.

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MISSION 02

Team Formation

Participants form teams, choose roles, and prepare for the upcoming mission-based challenge sprint.

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MISSION 03

Challenge Reveal

Hackathon problem statements and mission themes are revealed for teams to start ideating.

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MISSION 04

Hackathon Sprint

Teams brainstorm, code, design, prototype, and refine their solutions within the given time window.

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MISSION 05

Final Presentation

Each team presents its solution, concept, prototype, and impact in front of judges and mentors.

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MISSION 06

Winners Launch

Top teams are recognized for innovation, teamwork, execution, presentation, and problem-solving impact.

MISSION GUIDELINES

BeforeLaunch

Review the important rules, submission requirements, team expectations, and evaluation criteria before entering the NASA Hackathon.

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Mission Rules Matter

Every team must follow the guidelines to keep the hackathon fair, focused, safe, and innovation-driven.

Participants must meet the required eligibility conditions before registering for the hackathon.

  • Open for students, young innovators, developers, designers, and STEM enthusiasts.
  • Participants should register using accurate details.
  • Organizers may verify eligibility before final participation.

Teams must follow collaboration and participation rules throughout the event.

  • Participants may join individually or as a team.
  • Each team should assign one team leader for communication.
  • Team members cannot be changed after final confirmation.

All final submissions must follow the given hackathon format and timeline.

  • Solutions must be original and created during the hackathon period.
  • Late submissions may not be accepted.
  • Teams must submit required files, links, presentations, or prototypes.

Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, execution, impact, and presentation quality.

  • Creativity and uniqueness of the solution.
  • Technical feasibility and execution quality.
  • Problem-solving impact, teamwork, and presentation clarity.

Participants must maintain professionalism, respect, and fairness during the event.

  • Respect mentors, judges, organizers, and fellow participants.
  • Plagiarism, misconduct, or unfair practices are not allowed.
  • Organizers may disqualify teams violating the code of conduct.
MISSION GALLERY

Inside TheHackathon

A cinematic glimpse of coding sprints, team collaboration, mission design, and innovation moments from the NASA Hackathon experience.

Mission Planning Begins
CONTROL ROOM

Mission Planning Begins

Teams explore the problem statements, plan ideas, and prepare for the hackathon sprint.