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NASA Space Apps Challenge Kicks off 5-6 October
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is almost here! Right now, tens of thousands of participants from 151 countries are forming teams and selecting one of 20 challenges written by NASA subject matter experts to tackle over this two-day hackathon on 5–6 October. One of the 20 challenges this year is the GLOBE Protocol Games, in which students create games that integrate GLOBE protocols.
Although registration for the Space Apps Challenge has closed, you can still participate through these events:
Friday, 4 October at 5 pm ET (21:00 UTC): NASA Space Apps 2024 Kick-Off video featuring Dr. Nicky Fox, Dr. Keith Gaddis, NASA Heliophysics, Space Agency Partners, and members of our global community
- Watch the livestream on the NASA Space Apps YouTube channel (stream link will become available on 3 October)
- Share posts on social media: Instagram; Facebook; X
Sunday, 6 October at 4 pm ET (20:00 UTC): NASA Space Apps Global Live showcasing local events in Cordoba, Argentina; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; and Rapid City, SD, USA.
- Watch live on @nasa_spaceapps Instagram
- Listen to a space agency partner, local leads, and participants who talk about what’s happening at these international and domestic NASA Space Apps local events
- Share posts on social media: Instagram; Facebook; X