Want to join a hackathon? Solve challenges using NASA data! Prizes awarded to the best open-source solutions...

The NASA Space Apps Challenge is an international mass collaboration focused on space exploration that takes place over 48-hours in cities around the world. The event embraces collaborative problem solving with a goal of producing relevant open-source solutions to address global needs applicable to both life on Earth and life in space. This year we have over 25 challenges in six areas: Aeronautics, International Space Station, Solar System & Beyond, Technology, Earth and the Journey to Mars. NASA is leading this global collaboration along with a number of government collaborators and over 100 local organizing teams across the globe.

Anyone can participate in the International Space Apps Challenge. It requires individuals with a broad range of skills. We are looking for engineers, technologists, scientists, designers, artists, educators, students, entrepreneurs – anyone who has a passion for changing the world and is willing to contribute. Most people form a team and compete that way. There are prizes including tickets to see a NASA launch!

The Durham, NH location of the NASA Space Apps Challenge is being held at the University of New Hampshire's InterOperability Laboratory:

UNH InterOperability Laboratory

21 Madbury Rd., Ste 100
Durham NH 03824

The main entrance is located at the end of the building closest to the Pettee Brook town parking lot, opposite Madbury Road.

Parking: The Pettee Brook town parking lot is adjacent to the Madbury Commons complex where the IOL is located. There are a limited number of parking spots here. Other parking choices include Lot C across from the Mill Plaza (walking distance) or Lot A (bus or half mile walk).

Please follow the signs to the Space Apps room; there will be a volunteer at the door to guide you in. Attendees are required to bring their own laptop/tablet/computer. Wifi and power is being provided. Please bring any accessories that you may need (USB, mouse, etc.).

Please arrive on-time on Saturday at 9:00am. There are a few whiteboards available for teams to use, but are first-come-first-serve. There will be name-tags for registered attendees at the Registration Table.

Note: This is a working facility and please be respectful of any employees.

By attending this event, you are authorizing use of your photograph for media purposes.

This event is open to all ages high school level and above. (Ex: high school, college, industry professional, maker, artist, designer, innovator, etc.)

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook at @SpaceAppsDurham and facebook.com/SpaceAppsDurham !

We look forward to seeing you all there!

We start at 9am on Saturday, April 23rd!