NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026
Last date 15 November 2026 (counted to end of day IST; the notice may say an earlier time)
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What NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 is
NASA's annual global 48-hour hackathon on NASA open data, run through in-person and virtual local events; top projects go to NASA Global Judging
Who can apply
anyone, any year, any branch, school or college, solo or in a team; join an Indian local event or a virtual one; you must register to be eligible for Global Judging
The organiser's rules Anyone who registers on spaceappschallenge.org and joins a local event (in-person or virtual); teams or solo
Important dates
- Last date
- 15 November 2026
- Checked
- 31 October 2026, on NASA (Earth Science Division / Science Mission Directorate)'s own page
The receipt
Copied word for word from NASA (Earth Science Division / Science Mission Directorate)'s own page, so you can check it yourself:
“You can register up until the hackathon closes on November 15.”
Desk notes
Hackathon runs 14-15 Nov 2026 ('Be a part of the largest annual global hackathon on November 14-15, 2026.'). Project submission 'opens on Saturday, November 14 at 9:00 AM and closes on Sunday, November 15 at 11:59 PM local time.' Challenge statements are live now. No cash prize printed; value is NASA Global Judging/Global Nominee recognition. Awards and FAQ subpages returned 404 at check, so under-18 rules not verified. Registering early matters only for finding a team and local event.
FAQ
What is the last date to apply for NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026?
The last date is 15 November 2026 (count it as end of day IST unless the notice says an earlier time). NASA (Earth Science Division / Science Mission Directorate)'s own page says: "You can register up until the hackathon closes on November 15."
Who can apply for NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026?
anyone, any year, any branch, school or college, solo or in a team; join an Indian local event or a virtual one; you must register to be eligible for Global Judging. In the organiser's words: Anyone who registers on spaceappschallenge.org and joins a local event (in-person or virtual); teams or solo.
Where do I apply for NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026?
On NASA (Earth Science Division / Science Mission Directorate)'s own site: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2026/. The Deadline Desk links only to the organiser's page, never an aggregator.