Watch Before You Apply: 4 Video Guides
Everything you need to know about the competition, registration and packages. All videos are in Thai.
Video 1What Is This Competition? (in Thai)
Video 2How to Register and Packages (in Thai)
Video 3Why Are There Donation Packages? (in Thai)
Video 4Frequently Asked Questions (in Thai)
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 closed
Throughout October
Preparation and project topic selection
14 to 15 November 2026
Competition days
Note: The schedule may change as appropriate.
Registration
Registration for 2026 closed at the end of October 2026.
Registered teams compete on 14–15 November 2026. The organizers will send the joining link via LINE OA @droneth. If you would like to apply late, please contact the organizers.
Contact the organizers on LINE2026 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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Rules for participating in the competition
Competition Guidelines and OpenChat Rules
This competition is organized solely by the team and judges without financial support from external government or private agencies, except for assistance in publicity. All organizers dedicate their personal time and holidays to provide valuable opportunities for Thai youth. We kindly ask for your understanding and support. We apologize if certain standards may not fully meet expectations. Please contact the organizing team with courtesy and respect, acknowledging their sacrifices and community spirit. Avoid creating any problems, respect group rules, maintain proper manners, and strictly follow the regulations below:
Do not post complaints, negative issues, or personal matters in the common group chat, nor share any content that may damage the competition’s reputation. For such concerns, please contact the official organizer via the LINE OA channel only (LINE ID: @droneth). Any violations will result in immediate removal without prior notice.
Respect and honor the organizers and judges. Do not create negativity or damage the positive atmosphere of the competition or the community.
All participants and guardians must carefully study the competition details at Please avoid asking repetitive questions without reviewing the provided information first.
Any applicant will not be confirmed as a participant if they have a history of inappropriate behavior, such as using offensive language, showing aggression, or disrespecting organizers or judges.
The decisions of the judges and the organizing committee are final and cannot be contested.
Any misconduct such as copying work without proper citation of code or materials used in the project will lead to immediate disqualification.
Any disrespectful language or behavior toward the organizers or judges will result in immediate disqualification.
Disqualified participants will not be eligible to receive any certificate from the organizers or NASA. If you wish to request reconsideration, please contact the organizing team politely.
Do not promote any activities not related to the competition without prior authorization.
If any member of a team violates the above rules, the entire team will be disqualified.
Benefits of Joining the Competition
Certificate Endorsed by NASA
All participants, upon completion of the competition, will be eligible to receive a certificate endorsed by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), United States.
Official Competition T-Shirt 2026
Last year's events
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 closed at the end of October. Registered teams will receive the joining link from the organizers.
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