NASA Space Apps Challenge Kuala Lumpur

World's Largest

Global
Hackathon

Returns on 14 & 15 Nov 2026 • Kuala Lumpur

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Student team collaborating on laptops during a hackathon
Rocket launching at night

Join NASA Space Apps Challenge KL 2026

Join the world’s largest annual hackathon. Use NASA open data and space insights from 17 global space agencies to solve real Earth and space challenges, spark bold ideas, and build for tomorrow— all you need is a passion for exploration! 

 
The KL challenge connects participants from Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and all other West Malaysia States with updates, tools, workshops and resources

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Exciting Timeline

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Hackathon

14–15 NOV 2026

48-hour burst of creativity — compete with other teams virtually.

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Registration

26th August 2026 – 13th November 2026

You can choose to participate in solo or form a group with up to 5 members.

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submission

On 15th November 2026 before 11.59 pm via online

Participants submit project for judging.

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judging

16th November 2026 - 21st November 2026

Projects will be evaluated by experts

NASA Global Awards

Ten Ways to Win

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Best Use of Science

Best valid use of science & method.

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Best Use of Data

Makes space data accessible.

03

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Best Use of Technology

Most innovative tech use.

04

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Galactic Impact

Improves life on Earth & beyond.

05

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Best Mission Concept

Boldest mission potential.

06

💛

Most Inspirational

Captures our hearts.

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Best Storytelling

Open data told beautifully.

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Global Connection

Connects people via tech.

09

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Art & Technology

Tech meets creativity.

10

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Local Impact

Greatest local impact.

Partners & Sponsors

Backed by explorers like you

The challenge is powered by organising, media and sponsoring partners 

STREEAMD Mind® GLOBAL

Local leader & Organiser

Socralytics

Co-Organiser & Tech Lead

PP Health Malaysia

official media partner

Pixelsium

AI Web Builder

Parsimoni

SPACE TECHNOLOGY & ORBITAL DEPLOYMENT PARTNER


Digital Pro House

OFFICIAL MEDIA WORKS SMART PARTNER

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