NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026 · Local event
Ulaanbaatar14–15 November 2026
Two days to build solutions for challenges on Earth and in space with NASA open data. Free, in person or virtual, and open to every skill level.
- When
- Sat 14 – Sun 15 November 2026
- Where
- Ulaanbaatar · venue to be announced
- Format
- In person + virtual
- Cost
- Free
- Language
- Mongolian and English
About the hackathon
Global questions. Local imagination.
NASA Space Apps is the world’s largest annual global hackathon. In Ulaanbaatar, students, scientists, designers, engineers, storytellers and curious minds come together to turn open data into ideas with real-world impact.
You do not need to be a space expert. Bring a perspective, find a team, choose a NASA challenge, and prototype a response over one focused weekend. Local winners are nominated for NASA Global Judging.
How it works
From open data to a working idea in one weekend
- 1
Register
Sign up on the official NASA Space Apps site and choose the Ulaanbaatar local event.
- 2
Join a team
Come with a team, form one on the official site, or meet teammates at the event.
- 3
Build
Pick one of the 14 NASA challenges and build over two days with help from local mentors.
- 4
Present
Submit your project and pitch it to local judges. Local nominees go on to NASA Global Judging.
2026 challenges
14 questions from NASA. Pick yours.
Hosted by Questa
Questa hosts NASA Space Apps Challenge Ulaanbaatar, bringing the world’s largest annual hackathon to Mongolia’s students, builders and STEM community.
Questions
Before you join
Official NASA Space Apps links
Everything official, one click away
14–15 November 2026
Your perspective belongs in the room.
Registration is open on the official NASA Space Apps site. Sign up for the Ulaanbaatar local event and join or form a team.
Free to participate · Limited in-person capacity