Kathmandu, Nepal

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Space Apps Kathmandu 2019

NASA International Space Apps Kathmandu Challenge 2019 Lead by Madhav Space Agency (MSA) and Organized by Madhav Space Agency (MSA) and Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO). And venue for Space Apps Kathmandu 2019 is Himalayan Whitehouse International College, Tinkune, Kathmandu.

Space Apps is an international hackathon that occurs over 48 hours in cities around the world. Coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and everyone enthusiastic about curiosity come together to address challenges we face on Earth and in space!

Space Apps Challenge is NASA's annual hackathon globally, held for the first time in April 2012, and runs an incubation program for innovations.

Come up with your ideas and pitch your worth and coding skills to find the best solution for the problem statement. We assure you the best work-oriented place and hacking atmosphere fully fledged with tools and knowledge. We expect passion, spirit and dedication for the challenge.

Before you start with registration process, please read this registration steps carefully.

Steps: -

1. In this page, 'Click on' the icon on top left corner where you can see Login and Signup option, go to signup fill the required data and remember your username and password.
2. After Signup and verification of your email id, just login and find your location where you want to attend this event.
3. Visit the location page i.e. Kathmandu, Nepal, and on right side click 'Register' Button, then you will be asked for confirmation 'Register Me' or 'Never Mind', you need to click on 'Register Me'.
4. After completing registration process on location page, you need to Fill This Form separately for final registration confirmation directly to the location leads.

Please don't hesitate to contact us, if you have any kind of query related to the challenge, registration, accommodation, food, or location.

Contact details: -

Email: - spaceapps@msa.com.np

• Lakhindra Kumar, B.E. (Aerospace Engineering)

CEO / Founder

Madhav Space Agency (MSA)

Mob: - +977 986 450 1441

Email:- ceo@msa.com.np

• Suresh Bhattari, M.Sc. (Physics)

Chairman / Founder

Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO)

Mob: - +977 981 873 4326

Email: - suresh@nepalastronomicalsociety.org

• Manisha Dwa, M.Sc. (Physics)

Project Coordinator

Nepal Astronomical Society (NASO)

Email: - manisha@nepalastronomicalsociety.org

• Khem Raj Devkota, B.E. & MBA (Computer Engineering)

Head of Marketing

Madhav Space Agency (MSA)

Mob: - +977 980 185 2050

Email:- hom@msa.com.np

Space Apps 2019 participants FAQs: -

• Who/How can register for this event?

Space Apps is an international hackathon that occurs over 48 hours in cities around the world. Coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and everyone enthusiastic about curiosity come together to address challenges we face on Earth and in space!

There is no any limitation of profession and who you are. Everyone can register for this event.

One can register for this event on 2019.spaceappschallenge.org.

Steps: -

1. Visit the above mentioned link and 'Click on' the icon on top left corner there you can see Login and Signup option, go to signup fill the required data and remember your username and password.
2. After Signup and verification of your email id, just login and find your location where you want to attend this event.
3. Visit the location page i.e. Kathmandu, Nepal, and on right side click 'Register' Button, then you will be asked for confirmation 'Register Me' or 'Never Mind', you need to click on 'Register Me'.
4. After completing registration process on location page, you need to Fill This Form separately for final registration confirmation directly to the location leads.

• I am not an Engineer nor a coder can i apply for this event?

For this event there is no need of being an engineer or a coder to participate in this event.Anyone can participate and can solve real world problem statements mentioned in the Challenge section.

• What do I need to bring for the event?

You need to bring your Laptop, if you do not have laptop you can request by filling this form after registration. We will try to arrange Desktop during the hackathon.

• Is there any charge for entrance?

No. there is no any charge for entrance and registration for the challenge. (The Registration and the Hackathons Participation is totally FREE)

• As per name of this event Space Apps, is if only for those who can build 'Apps' or anyone can participate?

However, the name of this event is Space 'Apps', it is not just all about APPS. There are many challenges that involve robotics, data visualization, hardware, design, and many other innovative elements.

For more details please visit the following previous challenges: -

• 2018.spaceappschallenge.org.
• 2017.spaceappschallenge.org/
• 2016.spaceappschallenge.org/
• 2015.spaceappschallenge.org/
• 2014.spaceappschallenge.org/
• 2013.spaceappschallenge.org/
• 2012.spaceappschallenge.org/

• What is the minimum age for participants?

Space Apps welcomes participants of all ages. There is not any age limit for participation in Space Apps, and many youth and children have participated in last year events. If participant is under 13 parents or guardian must accompany him and must attend the entire event with minor participant.

• Can I start working on the challenges as soon as they are published?

We appreciate the enthusiasm of participants who want to start as early as possible, but we ask that participants start the actual work at the hackathon itself. The 48-hour hackathon is designed to inspire innovative ideas and develop solutions in a collaborative, team environment, and participants are not expected to have a fully developed project at the end.

• Is the registration individual or by team?

Participants need to register on 2019.spaceappschallenge.org as individuals, not as teams.

• How/When do I form a team?

If you have a team you can come with your team. If not, you can build your team at event venue on 19th or 20th October 2018. There is a team-building method which will help you to build your team to complete your project.

• How many members could a team have?

The sweet spot for teams is typically 4 to 5 people. If a team gets too big, it can be difficult for the team to focus; if it is too small, the team may not have all the skills/knowledge needed to solve a challenge. However, the maximum number of members in a team can be up-to 6 and no any minimum margin.

• Will I be provided accommodation for night stay or I have to manage myself for accommodation?

As this is 48 hours Hackathon there is no need of accommodation for night because mostly students prefer to stay at workplace for completing their projects and have rest there itself. You will be provided free accommodation during hackathon on site only not FOOD.