In person
Build alongside the local community in Ulaanbaatar, with mentors, workshops and the full event atmosphere. Venue to be announced.
About the hackathon
Global questions. Local imagination.
What NASA Space Apps is, how the Ulaanbaatar event works, and how to take part.
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.
Choose how you join
Virtual
Join the Ulaanbaatar event remotely, collaborate online, and take part in scheduled check-ins and submissions from wherever you are.
How it works
From open data to a working idea in one weekend
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Register
Sign up on the official NASA Space Apps site and choose the Ulaanbaatar local event.
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Join a team
Come with a team, form one on the official site, or meet teammates at the event.
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Build
Pick one of the 14 NASA challenges and build over two days with help from local mentors.
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Present
Submit your project and pitch it to local judges. Local nominees go on to NASA Global Judging.
Participant guide
Come curious. Leave with a project.
Who can join
Students, professionals, makers, researchers, artists and first-time hackers are all welcome. Age and participation rules follow the official NASA Space Apps terms.
What to bring
A laptop and charger, identification, a reusable water bottle, and anything your craft needs. Most importantly, an open mind.
Teams and skills
Mixed teams do best. Coding helps, but research, design, communication, science and local knowledge matter just as much.
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