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NASA Space Apps Yonkers

NASA Space Apps Yonkers organizes a New York edition of the global NASA International Space Apps Challenge, an annual hackathon that brings together innovators, students, technologists, designers, scientists, and storytellers to collaborate on solutions for challenges facing Earth and space. The gallery captures the energy, creativity, and collaboration that define this unique event.

Throughout the gallery, visitors will see participants working in teams, brainstorming ideas, coding late into the night, analyzing open NASA datasets, and presenting bold concepts designed to address real-world problems. The images highlight the spirit of discovery that drives the Space Apps community — people from diverse backgrounds uniting around science, technology, engineering, and creativity.

Moments captured include opening remarks, mentorship sessions, collaborative team discussions, prototype development, and final project presentations. The gallery also reflects the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere of NASA Space Apps Yonkers, where newcomers and experienced innovators alike are encouraged to experiment, learn, and contribute.

In addition to showcasing technical innovation, the images document the human side of the hackathon: laughter between teammates, the excitement of breakthrough ideas, and the pride participants feel when sharing their work with judges and the community. These moments illustrate how collaboration and curiosity can lead to meaningful exploration and discovery.

NASA Space Apps Yonkers celebrates the power of community-driven innovation. This gallery preserves the memories of participants who came together to explore space, improve life on Earth, and inspire the next generation of explorers, scientists, and problem solvers. Each photo tells part of the story of a global movement powered by imagination, teamwork, and a shared passion for discovery.

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.