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NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026 — California / Universal

Name: NASA International Space Apps Challenge 2026 — California / Universal
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-15
Location: Los Angeles or Irvine, CA — Universal virtual also open

Best broad build opportunity for GIS, maps, simulation, and agentic analysis — teams up to 6, submissions close Nov 15.

GIS / SpatialData / GraphsSimulation

event Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 public Los Angeles or Irvine, CA — Universal virtual also open apartment NASA Science Mission Directorate

Event Page open_in_new

Action / Networking Plan

Register now; team formation opens Sep 17. Wait for official challenge statements before locking a problem, then favor a map-first decision simulator with transparent uncertainty and evidence-grounded explanations.

Cost / Prize Notes

Registration open; teams capped at 6. Submission closes Nov 15, 11:59 PM local time. Global winners selected; the official page doesn't state cash prizes.