Mohali, India

LET US MAKE THE FUTURE OF SPACE!

Join us for the 2019 NASA Space Apps Challenge, a global hackathon in which teams work together to address challenges in Earth science and space exploration. Scientists, artists, programmers, students, makers, and anyone with a creative mindset is welcome to participate!

Two winning teams from each location will be nominated for global judging. Those teams will create a short video demo for their project, and judges from NASA will select a handful of global finalists from hundreds of submissions.

During the evening of Friday, October 18th we will have our mandatory hacker orientation. Everyone participating in the hackathon will check in, grab dinner, set up all required software accounts, learn about the challenges, hear from our sponsors and mentors about the support available during the weekend, form teams, and get ready for a weekend of hacking.

On the morning of Saturday, October 19th, everyone will return to the hackathon space for breakfast and our hackathon kickoff, and then get hacking! Lunch and dinner will also be served.

Organizers and volunteers will be on hand to assist with any questions and help with team placement. Technology and science mentors will also be available in person and virtually to float between teams and answer any questions.

Sunday, October 20st we have breakfast and wrap up our projects. Project submission is at noon, followed by lunch.

Around 5pm we will conclude the demos, and our judges will announce the hackathon winners!

Participants under the age of 13 require adult supervision for the entirety of the hackathon.

SPACE APPS 2019 PARTICIPANTS FAQS: -

• How to register for this event?

Steps to Register

STEP 1:-

Click on the link given below:-

https://2019.spaceappschallenge.org/auth/signup

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STEP 2:-

After verifying your profile from Gmail you will be redirected to this page then you need to click on the “ FIND A LOCATION NOW “.

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STEP 3:-

After completing “STEP 2” you need to type MOHALI and have to click on BOTTOM LEFT

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STEP 4:-

• After completing “STEP 3” you will be redirected to this page then you need to click on the “REGISTER” Button...

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• I am not an engineer nor a programmer 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 and if you do not have a laptop you can request by filling the computer requirement form so that we can arrange Desktop during the hackathon.

• Is there any charge for entrance?

No. The competition is free of cost. So, you don't have to pay even a single penny for the whole process.

• 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.

• Is the registration individual or by a team?

Participants need to register on 2019.spaceappschallenge.org/location/mohali-india/ 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 the event venue on 18th October 2019. 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?

A team can have a maximum of 5 participants and there are no minimum participants criteria.

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

As this is 48 hours Hackathon there is no need for accommodation for the night because most students prefer to stay at the workplace for completing their projects and have rested there itself. However, if you need separate accommodation, it will be available 'FREE' . For that, you just need to request an accommodation by filling Accommodation requirement form. You will be provided with free accommodation only not FOOD.

SPACE APPS 2019 Important Links: -

Form for hostel accommodation

Form for computer request