NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 : Hackathon Global – 6 octobre 2026

Contexte

The NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 is set to bring together innovators, students, researchers, developers, scientists, designers and problem-solvers from around the world for a two-day global hackathon focused on using space and Earth science data to address real-world challenges.

Registration for the 2026 edition opens on August 26, 2026, while the main hackathon will take place on November 14–15, 2026. Organised by NASA, the NASA Space Apps Challenge provides participants with an opportunity to work with NASA data and information from international space-agency partners while collaborating with people from different professional and academic backgrounds.

The NASA Space Apps Challenge is an annual global hackathon that encourages participants to use publicly available data to develop innovative solutions to challenges affecting communities on Earth and advancing human understanding of space.

The 2026 challenge will take place globally through participating local events, providing opportunities for people in different countries and communities to become part of the NASA Space Apps network.

NASA Space Apps is supported by an international network of space-agency partners. The 2026 programme features participation from agencies and organisations including the European Space Agency, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Indian Space Research Organisation, Brazilian Space Agency, Canadian Space Agency, UK Space Agency, Turkish Space Agency, South African National Space Agency, and several other national space institutions.

NASA Space Apps has developed into a large international community since its launch. According to the programme, the challenge has recorded more than 487,000 registrations, over 3,400 local events and participation across more than 190 countries and territories throughout its history.

Missions et responsabilités

• Use publicly available data to develop innovative solutions to challenges affecting communities on Earth and advancing human understanding of space.
• Work on challenges developed by NASA subject-matter experts involving scientific research, data analysis, software development, storytelling, agriculture, astrophysics, space exploration and other areas.
• Combine different capabilities within teams to develop comprehensive responses to the challenges.
• Explore available challenges, identify areas where skills and interests align, and consider forming multidisciplinary teams.

Profil recherché

• Open to participants with different levels of experience, all ages, skill levels and professional backgrounds.
• Individuals do not need to be professional scientists, engineers or programmers to participate.
• Students, recent graduates, experienced professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, developers, designers or technology enthusiasts.
• Participants with non-technical backgrounds: researchers contributing analytical/research skills, designers developing interfaces/visual materials, writers and communicators helping present project ideas, developers and data scientists contributing technical solutions.
• Students studying computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, environmental science, geography, agriculture, communications, design or other disciplines, as well as fields in communications, research, business, education, creative industries.

Conditions et avantages

• Opportunity to work with real scientific data from NASA and international space-agency partners.
• Collaboration across disciplines and connection with a large international community of innovators across more than 190 countries.
• Strengthen portfolios, demonstrate ability to work in teams, and gain practical experience applying knowledge to real-world problems.
• Compete for global recognition and Global Awards (such as Best Use of Science, Best Use of Data, Art & Technology, Best Use of Technology, Galactic Impact, Best Mission Concept, Most Inspirational, Best Use of Storytelling, Global Connection and Local Impact).
• Valuable addition to a student’s CV or professional portfolio.

Dossier de candidature

• No formal job application dossier required; participation involves registering for the event.
• Registration information and participation details through the official NASA Space Apps website.

Comment postuler

Interested participants should visit the official NASA Space Apps Challenge website when registration opens on August 26, 2026.

Registration opens: August 26, 2026

Hackathon dates: November 14–15, 2026

Format: Global hackathon (Two-day hackathon)

Participation: Through global and local NASA Space Apps events

Visit the official NASA Space Apps Challenge website to apply and find information.