Nov 14–15, 2026
NASA Space Apps Challenge Ras Al Khaimah
Mountains, coastline, and a weekend of building for Earth and space.
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Why join this event
For 48 hours, Ras Al Khaimah joins 190+ countries working on the same open NASA data. You don't need a research background or a perfect idea — just curiosity and a willingness to try. Most people arrive alone and leave with a team.
- Free and open to everyone
- No experience required
- Global recognition from NASA Space Apps
- Certificates for everyone who submits
How it works
- Step 1
Register
Sign up on the official NASA Space Apps site — it takes two minutes.
- Step 2
Form a team
Come with friends or find teammates on the day. Teams are 1–6 people.
- Step 3
Choose a challenge
NASA publishes dozens. Pick the one that keeps you curious.
- Step 4
Build & submit
Two days to make something real, then submit before the deadline.
Event details
- Dates
- Nov 14–15, 2026
- Format
- In person, with hybrid support
- Venue
- Venue announced soon
- Capacity
- Limited seats — early sign-ups get priority
Reserve your orientation spot
Want a walkthrough before you dive in? Reserve a spot at our free orientation session below. You'll still need to register on the official NASA Space Apps site — we'll show you how.
Local collaborators
Judges & mentors
Questions, answered
Ready for Ras Al Khaimah?
Registration happens on the official NASA Space Apps site. It's free, and it takes two minutes.