About NASA SPACE APP Challenge KL
Connecting KL to NASA Global
The NASA Space Apps Challenge is a thrilling 48-hour global hackathon where participants use NASA's open data to solve real-world problems for Earth and space.
The Kuala Lumpur Challenge connects participants in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and other west Malaysia states to global NASA challenge — sharing updates, resources, tools, workshops, courses and mentors to help local teams join the global stage.
48h
Hackathon
Age
10-30
Free
Always
Join the fun
Events & Workshops
Meet participants across the West Malaysia learn prototyping, pitching, NASA data and more from experts.
AWARDS & Prizes
Learn and experiment as much as you can — plus awards and a NASA-issued certificate when you submit.
Path to NASA
Top NASA KL teams advance to global judging — winners will visit NASA HQ in the United States.
How it works
- 1 — Register free. Form a team of up to 5 (or solo)For local challenge: (Category A: 10 - 12 years old, Category B: 13 - 17 years old; Category C: 18 - 30 years old).For universal challenge (non-local): Open to all ages. Refer to NASA page.
2 — Learn. Join courses and access resources from Aug–Nov to learn about the challenge.
3 — Hackathon on 14–15 Nov. Pick a 2026 challenge, build anything, tech or non-tech — app, game, video, hardware — submit in English by 11:59 PM on 15 Nov 2026 (Sunday)
Stay Inspired
News and Stories
Read NASA Space App Kosmoz, the online news magazine for NASA Space Apps Challenge Kuala Lumpur. Share your stories, challenges and inspiration with us.
What participants say
"The skills, knowledge and experiences didn't end at the hackathon — I still use them today."
"One of the best competitions we've ever joined! The organiser made every session exciting and fun."
"After joining, my students became more independent, confident and eager for STEM competitions."