NASA Space Apps Challenge, New York City (November 13–15)

NASA International Space Apps Challenge, NYC local event at NYU Tandon

Deadline: November 13, 2026

Amount

Free. Local awards and nominations for the global awards

Location

NYU Tandon, 6 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY

Cost

Free

Class level

Any level

The New York edition of NASA's global open-data hackathon, November 13 to 15, 2026 at NYU Tandon in Brooklyn. Teams of students and professionals from any background tackle NASA challenges with free and open data, with mentors and local judges.

Why it matters

A free, beginner-friendly hackathon in Brooklyn open to anyone, mixing students with the New York tech community: good for computer science, design, data, science and storytelling profiles.

Who can apply

U.S. citizensGreen-card holdersDACA / TPSUndocumented studentsInternational students (F-1 and other visas)Refugees and asylees

The official page does not state a citizenship or immigration rule. Confirm with the organizer before you invest time.

The official page states no citizenship rule: it says you do not need to be a programmer, scientist or space expert, and that anyone interested in solving problems has a place. The event is public and open to all.

Eligibility

Open to anyone interested in problem-solving. No programming, science or space expertise required. Sign up for the New York local event on the Space Apps site, then form or join a team on site. In-person and virtual participation are both listed for New York.

What you need

• Free Space Apps account
• Sign up for the New York local event
• Attend November 13 to 15 at NYU Tandon (virtual option listed)
• Team project using NASA open data

How to apply

Create a free Space Apps account, click 'Sign up for this local event' on the New York page, then join or form a team and pick a NASA challenge during the event.

Event November 13 to 15, 2026. The page shows 'Accepting participants': register before the event weekend.