City College Plymouth NASA Space Apps Challenge 2026

The NASA Space Apps Challenge is a global hackathon hosted in Plymouth by City College Plymouth. Over the course of two days, participants work in teams to tackle real-world challenges using NASA’s open data, developing creative ideas and practical solutions for problems on Earth and in space.

The event is aimed at people who are interested in coding, science, engineering, design, technology and creative problem-solving. It offers a chance to collaborate with others, build skills, and take part in a worldwide community of innovators while working on ambitious challenge-based projects.