2025 Space Agency Partners
NASA Space Apps is proud to partner with 14 Space Agency Partners from around the world to foster international collaboration by connecting cities and countries around the globe during the NASA International Space Apps Challenge. Alongside NASA’s free and open data, Space Agency Partners provide additional spaced-based data for participants to use. These partnerships reflect the global nature of the NASA Space Apps Challenge and the collaborative spirit that drives innovation.
Our 2025 Space Agency Partners are:
Bahrain Space Agency
The Bahrain Space Agency (BSA) aims to position the Kingdom of Bahrain as a global player in space science to support sustainable development. BSA focuses on space technologies for national growth, promoting space research and applications, and building local capacity. The agency collaborates and partners with government entities, the private sector, and universities.
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Brazilian Space Agency
The Brazilian Space Agency (AEB) promotes the development of space activities to drive scientific advancement, technological innovation, and sustainable development. As a proud supporter of the NASA Space Apps Challenge, AEB values global collaboration and open innovation to engage new generations in addressing real-world challenges.
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Canadian Space Agency
The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) promotes the peaceful use and development of space through exploration, innovation, observation, and inspiration. Proudly supporting the NASA Space Apps Challenge since 2016, the CSA believes in the transformative power of open space data, uniting innovators to tackle challenges both on Earth and throughout the universe.
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European Space Agency
The European Space Agency (ESA) is Europe’s gateway to space. Its mission is to shape the development of Europe’s space capability and ensure that investment in space continues to deliver benefits to the citizens of Europe and the world. ESA strives to make its data and discoveries accessible to all, providing access to Earth Observation tools & science mission data.
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Indian Space Research Organization
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the space agency of India. The organisation is involved in science, engineering and technology to harvest the benefits of outer space for India and mankind. ISRO is a major constituent of the Department of Space (DOS), Government of India.
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Italian Space Agency
The Italian Space Agency (ASI) is dedicated to promoting, coordinating, and advancing the national activities and contributions to the global space agenda, with a strong focus on scientific research, Earth observation, space exploration, and technological innovation. ASI believes in the power of open science and the role of global collaboration for our planet and beyond.
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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) promotes Earth observation, data analysis, and application research as a core agency to develop Earth observation satellites in Japan. By monitoring the Earth's environment from space, JAXA aims to contribute to addressing global challenges.
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Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is a leading hub for scientific innovation and space exploration in the UAE, driving missions in Earth observation, human spaceflight, & lunar exploration. Their support of NASA Space Apps reflects their commitment to foster youth engagement, research, & innovation.
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National Space Activities Commission of Argentina
The National Space Activities Commission of Argentina (CONAE) is the responsible body for implementing the national space program of Argentina and is very active in developing satellite tools for Earth Observation. CONAE is aware of the importance of outreach and capacity building for new generations in space, and has supported the NASA Space Apps Challenge since 2021.
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Paraguayan Space Agency
The Paraguayan Space Agency (AEP) is an autonomous entity under the administrative and functional authority of the Presidency of the Republic as established by law. Its mission is to lead, design, and implement national policies and programs in the field of space and aerospace. As a proud supporter of the NASA Space Apps Challenge, the Paraguayan Space Agency champions youth participation, open innovation, and international collaboration to unlock the potential of space for national progress.
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South African National Space Agency
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) promotes the peaceful use of space and fosters international cooperation in space-related activities. It is dedicated to advancing space science research, developing human capital in scientific and engineering fields, and supporting industrial growth in space technologies. It is proud to partner with NASA Space Apps to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm about our universe.
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Spanish Space Agency
The Spanish Space Agency (AEE) believes that space has the power to improve our lives, protect our planet, and spark curiosity and innovation. That’s why they are proud to support the NASA Space Apps Challenge, a global hackathon that brings people together to address real-world problems using creativity, science, and teamwork. The Spanish Space Agency works to make space part of everyone’s future—by promoting research, supporting innovation, and encouraging young minds to explore new ideas.
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Turkish Space Agency
The Turkish Space Agency (TUA) is a state authority which carries out the activities on law, management, etc. to support the development & dissemination of space, aeronautics sciences & technologies, & coordinates the work within the national & international organizations to protect & safeguard the space-related rights & interests of the Republic of TĂĽrkiye.
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UK Space Agency
The UK Space Agency boosts United Kingdom prosperity, seeks to understand the Universe, and protect our planet and outer space. As a proud supporter of the NASA Space Apps Challenge, the UK Space Agency believes in the power of space-derived data and capabilities to elevate innovation to new heights, expand global growth and collaboration, and enrich life for all citizens on Earth.
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