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NASA Space Apps Yonkers

The first NASA International Space Apps Challenge in 2012 was attended by approximately 2,000 people, at 25 events in 17 countries. Since then, the program has grown rapidly to over 93,500 participants.

NASA Space Apps Yonkers is the host city event for the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge, to be held on October 4 and 5, 2025, in Yonkers, New York (exact time and location to be announced). There is no cost to participate in the annual NASA International Space Apps Challenge.

While you await registration to open on July 17th for the 2025 NASA International Space Apps Challenge, view the results and metrics from 2024.

2024 NASA International Space Apps Challenge

Last Updated: March 20, 2026

About NASA Space Apps Yonkers

Join Emmy Award winner Sir Shefik Macauley and All Knight Access, to address real-world challenges on Earth and in space. NASA Space Apps Yonkers is an organization for NASA International Space Apps Challenge, held in-person during October 2026, at YWCA Yonkers (located at 87 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York 10701, United States). Event activities start each day at 9 a.m. ET. To significantly enhance accessibility and reach, there is also an option for participants to join virtually from anywhere in the world. Free registration is required and available for both in-person and virtual activities.

NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, technologists, and innovators around the world. Each year, thousands of teams submit projects that demonstrate creativity, collaboration, and address challenges we face on Earth and in space. These projects go through multiple rounds of judging to determine the NASA International Space Apps Challenge Global Winners, which represent the most innovative projects submitted by participants.

In 2025 — for the first time in history — Yonkers, New York served as a host city for NASA International Space Apps Challenge, with the kick-off ceremony held on October 4, 2025.

All participants of NASA Space Apps Yonkers — both in-person and virtual — received a Certificate of Participation.

Registration will open in 2026 to all ages for Yonkers, New York. Be a part of the largest annual global hackathon!

The journey awaits for everyone.