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• What is the NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2024?

  On October 3-5, 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.

• 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. To find out more about the purpose of Space Apps, please see this page.

• What is the theme of Space Apps for 2024?

  The 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge theme is "The Sun Touches Everything" in collaboration with NASA Heliophysics. This theme is in alignment with the Heliophysics Big Year, a global celebration of the Sun’s influence on Earth and the entire solar system, as declared by NASA.

• Who should participate in Space Apps?

  Space Apps is for everyone! This includes those who have never “hacked’ before! All passionate problem solvers are encouraged to join - students, experts, engineers, makers, artists, and storytellers. While some of our challenges are technical, others ask you to use your artistic skills, your business acumen, and your historical imaginations! In other words, you do not need to be a coder or data expert to be part of Space Apps. In fact, the most diverse teams are often the most successful. The challenges summaries are now available here! Full challenge statements and resources will be posted by mid-September.
  Eligibility: The Hackathon is open to all individuals who are: above the age of 12 years of age.

• If I still have questions after reading this FAQ, what should I do?

  Before the hackathon begins, we will be releasing additional resources and guides to help you navigate your hackathon journey. These include the following: Space Apps Virtual Bootcamp Chat Guide Team Formation Guide Project Submission Guide Judging and Awards Guide Once those are released, please take time to look them over. During the hackathon, members of the Space Apps Global Organizing (GO) Team will be available in our chat rooms to answer your questions and point you to the correct resources. If you still have questions, please contact [email protected], and we'll get back to you!