The Challenge of NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026
At Space Apps, we are committed to breaking down barriers to access opportunities in space and science — Space Apps is for everyone! Participants from around the world are welcome, regardless of background or experience, to think, explore, learn, and create together. Each year, the Space Apps Challenge continues to support and promote ideas through innovation.
Join in developing applications on computers, mobile devices, VR, and various hardware to solve challenges defined by NASA within a 48-hour timeframe.
Note: The Royal Trophy will only be awarded to participants who achieve scores that meet the established standards.
Competition Details: NASA Space Apps Challenge Thailand 2026
Date and time
14-15 November 2026
Venue
Drone Association Thailand (Online)
Challenge topics: Teams must choose a problem or challenge set by NASA, covering areas such as Earth science, space engineering, communication technology, and more.
NASA International Space Apps Challenge is the largest annual global hackathon. Held over 2 days, it aims to drive innovation through international collaboration, giving participants the opportunity to use free and open NASA data and space data from Space Agency Partners to solve real-world problems on Earth and in space.
During the hackathon, NASA Space Apps Challenge participants around the world gather at hundreds of in-person and virtual local events to tackle challenges submitted by NASA subject matter experts (SMEs). These challenges vary in complexity and topic, asking participants to do everything from creating artistic visualizations of NASA data to conceptualizing and developing informative apps and software.
NASA Space Apps Challenge inspires collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Participants have founded companies inspired by their projects, advanced their careers through job opportunities or skill development, and built networks with like-minded people in local and global communities.
Competition Schedule
NASA Space Apps Challenge Bangkok (Thailand) 2026 (Online)
September to October
Registration opens
Throughout October
Preparation and project topic selection
14 to 15 November 2026
Competition days
Note: The schedule may change as appropriate.
Registration
All applicants must complete every registration step according to the stated conditions to confirm their right to take part in the competition.
2026 Challenges
Choose from 14 challenges for you and your team to address at this year’s hackathon! You can use the search and filter features on the NASA website to quickly find a challenge that best matches your interests and skills.
For more details about the 2026 challenges, please click this link: NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026
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Sponsor
During October – December after NASA Space App of each year
Making a donation to receive the official event T-shirt is completely optional. It has no effect on your eligibility to participate, submit a project, or be judged.
Teams can have a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 members.
The competition will be held online on 14 to 15 November 2026.
Through the organizer’s official LINE OA channel only. LINE ID: @droneth
One team with the highest score that also meets the 90% or higher scoring criteria. All participating teams from both Thailand and Singapore will be considered. In case of tied scores, the judges’ decision is final and at their discretion.
The organizers will announce the results on the website within 1-2 weeks.
After the registration closes, the organizing team will contact you and provide the ZOOM link to join the competition 1-2 days before the event.
You must fill out the form for each team member to create your team.
Yes, you can add more members.
For details, please inquire through the organizer’s official LINE OA channel. LINE ID: @droneth only.
Registration for 2026 is open from September to October.
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