YCIC will host world biggest hackathon NASA Space App Challenge at LI

The 2023 NASA International Space Application Challenge invites you to become part of the largest annual global hackathon!

The NASA International Space Applications Challenge will be held on October 7-8, 2023. Registration is now open!

What is the NASA International Space Applications Challenge?

Every October, for two days, programmers, entrepreneurs, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, artists and technologists from around the world come together for a global hack marathon. Participants in the NASA International Space Applications Challenge created in-person and virtual teams to solve challenges using open source data from NASA and its space agency partners.

This year’s space agency partners include the Australian Space Agency, the Brazilian Space Agency, the Canadian Space Agency, the European Space Agency, the Indian Space Research Organization, the Italian Space Agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, the Mexican Space Agency, the Argentine National Council for Space Activities, the National Space agencies Bahrain Science Agency, Paraguay Space Agency, South African National Space Agency and Turkish Space Agency.

The first Space Apps in 2012 had around 2,000 attendees and 25 events in 17 countries. Since then, the program has grown rapidly in number, breadth, and depth.

These statistics reached new heights during the 2020 pandemic, with the addition of the Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge to the annual Space Apps Hackathon, which ultimately saw more than 40,000 participants and more than 250 "local virtual "Activities are delivered by local leaders in 87 countries!

In its early years, Space Apps was primarily focused on space science and technology. However, in 2017, Space Apps moved to NASA's Earth Science Division and expanded to include Earth and space science and technology. Today, Space Apps juxtaposes arts and humanities challenges with technology challenges to create a program that is more inclusive, has broader appeal, has the highest participation ever, and has seen a significant increase in submissions in technology and arts themes.

The Space Applications Challenge owes much of its growth and success to its local leaders. Without them, this event would not be possible! Local leaders organize in-person or virtual local events for specific cities/towns or groups in an effort to increase local awareness and participation in the Space Applications Challenge. Local leaders are creating incredible results in their communities.

Meet like-minded people

When you participate in the NASA International Space Applications Challenge, you join a global community that embraces collaboration across borders, sectors, and cultures. The Space Apps community shares a desire to learn and an interest in exploring our planet and universe through the creative use of science and technology. All ages, skill levels and professional backgrounds are welcome. At Space Apps, there’s always room for more!

Using open data to solve a variety of challenges

Space Apps provides problem solvers around the world with a platform to use free, open data from NASA and its space agency partners. Space Apps Challenge teams use these resources to solve challenges written by NASA experts on topics ranging from storytelling to software development, astrophysics, space exploration and more.

challenge yourself

This is your chance to expand your skills! Connect with other participants, teammates, and subject matter experts to learn about new projects, gain knowledge, and explore innovative ways to solve new and existing problems.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

What is the purpose of space applications?

Launched in 2012, the Space Apps Challenge has become the world’s largest annual global hackathon. While top projects are recognized as global winners, Space Apps is all about collaboration! Our mission focuses on the following goals:
Inspire collaboration, creativity and critical thinking
Develop an interest in earth and space science and exploration
Raise global awareness of NASA data
Encourage the growth and diversity of the next generation of scientists, engineers, technologists and designers

What is the theme of the 2023 Space Applications Challenge?

The theme for the 2023 Space Apps Challenge will be announced soon - please follow our social channels and spaceappschallenge.org homepage for more information.

Who should participate in the Space Applications Challenge?

Space Apps is for everyone, including those who have never "hacked" before! We encourage all passionate problem solvers, from students to lifelong learners, to join. While some of our challenges are technical, others require you to use your artistic skills, business acumen, or your imagination.

In other words, you don’t need to be a coder or a data expert to participate in the Space Apps Challenge. In fact, teams with the most diverse skill sets are often the most successful!

Is there a fee to participate?

There is no fee to participate in the Space Applications Challenge. If you are asked to pay to participate in any aspect of a NASA Space Apps event, please do not pay any fee and please report it to info@spaceappschallenge.org

What is the minimum age for participants?

Participants under 18 years of age must be registered for the event by a parent or legal guardian and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times during the event.

Do I register as an individual or as a team?

Participants register as individuals rather than as a team. Building a team is a separate process.

What is a virtual training camp?

Space Apps Virtual Bootcamp is a series of video tutorials developed by Space Apps leaders, global award winners, space agency partners, local leaders, global collaborators and subject matter experts. In early August, the video will be posted to the Space Apps website and YouTube. Video presenters will provide tips for a successful hackathon experience as well as guidance on the Space Applications Challenge Statement, resources, and open data.

Important dates

The 2023 Space Applications Challenge will begin on October 7 at 9:00 am (local time) and end on October 8 at 11:59 pm. (local time), project submission deadline

However, many Space Apps events start before October 7th. Once you've signed up for a Space Apps account, start checking your dashboard messages from the Space Apps Global Organization (GO) team for important information about your hackathon journey

Please also check your local events page and communicate with your local leader for additional events and deadlines specific to your location.

How to enter the competition

Step 1: Sign up for a Space Apps account
Sign up for a Space Apps account here. After entering your information, you will be prompted to verify your email address.
Step 2: Register to participate
Participant registration for Space Apps 2023 will open in mid-July and will remain open until the end of the hackathon on October 8, 2023 (11:59 PM local time).

To participate in the Space Applications Challenge, you must register for a local event or a general event. We encourage you to complete this step at least one to two weeks before the hackathon to join the chat channel and form a team.

Log in to the website using your username and password

Click "Select Local Events" from the User Dashboard (see "Dashboards" in the menu bar) or register via one of the Local Events page or the Universal Events page.

The Space Apps Challenge includes hundreds of local events, allowing participants to find potential teammates who are in the same community or time zone or speak the same language. Since one of the goals of Space Apps is to build local communities, we recommend that participants join local events based on their physical location or network/connectivity to a specific location. If there are no local events in your area, you can sign up for a universal event.

You can change your local activity at any time by selecting the "Change" option next to the specified local activity on your user dashboard.

Teams can be made up of participants from one local event or multiple local events. You may end up choosing to join a team associated with another local event because you like their project idea. Or you could choose to invite people from other local events to join your team because you need their skills. During local judging, your project will be evaluated by local judges at the local event your team is registered for.

Step 3: Connect with local leaders
Local leaders are the organizers of local events for the Space Apps Challenge. They can answer questions and help you connect with potential teammates before the hackathon. The Local Lead is your primary point of contact for local events and will provide support for your hackathon experience. They will also be available in the chat channel the week before and during the hackathon. Please contact them and get specific details about your local event as you prepare!

Special statement:
YCIC (Youth Coding Innovation Club) is the designated local (Eastern New York region, including NYC Queens and Long Island) event organizer for the 2023 NASA SPACE APP Challenge. If you are in these three areas, you are interested in participating in this two-day event For hacking activities, you can contact us. We anticipate that there will be local activities, which are currently being organized.

https://www.spaceappschallenge...

If you are not near NY and cannot come to participate in the event, we will also provide opportunities for remote participation. Please follow us and contact us at info@ycic.club (subject: space apps) or send TEXT MESSAGE to 516–690 –7088 (note: SPACE APPS)