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  05

  Oct

  2024

  Sun

  06

  Oct

  2024

  NASA International Space Apps Challenge

  
  

  National College of Ireland

  
  

  The Nasa International Space Apps Challenge, the world’s largest annual global hackathon is returning to National College of Ireland (NCI). This year’s global theme, ‘The sun touches everything,’ invites participants to tackle one of 21 challenges using space data and information. These Challenges span a wide range of topics, from astrobiology to space music and the design of games for astronauts.

  The organisers are particularly excited to welcome participants from primary and secondary schools, as well as non-technical individuals. The Space Apps Challenge is a unique opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with space science and technology, nurturing creativity and innovation in a collaborative environment.

  The Space Apps Challenge has an impressive display of Global Collaborators including Microsoft, Google, and Tableau, and the Dublin organising board is actively seeking local collaborators from the Irish space industry, as well as non-space-related businesses looking to connect with the increasingly appealing space sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for local businesses to be part of a global event, to enjoy international visibility and to support the next generation of innovators.

  At the end of the hackathon, a community choice award will be presented to the best project, and a jury panel from Irish academia, business, project management, and communications will select the Global Nominee. This project will advance to the final global judging stages, culminating in the announcement of ten Global Winners. Members of the global winning teams will be invited to Nasa for the prize-giving ceremony and will have the chance to develop their projects with the support of Nasa and 15 national and regional Space Agencies that are partners of the hackathon.

  For more information click here.