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Results and metrics for the annual NASA International Space Apps Challenge
Cumulative statistics over the history of the NASA Space Apps Challenge.
The first NASA 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 114,000 participants.
Engagement with the NASA Space Apps Challenge reached new heights in 2020, during the pandemic, with the addition of the NASA Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge to the annual hackathon. In 2025, the event welcomed a record 114,000+ registered participants at 551 Local Events in 167 countries/territories.
In the early years, the NASA Space Apps Challenge focused mainly on space science and technology. In 2017, however, it moved under the NASA Earth Science Division to encompass challenges in both Earth and space sciences. Today, the NASA Space Apps Challenge now offers an even wider range of challenges, blending technology with arts and humanities. This evolution has resulted in record participation and an impressive rise in projects that creatively merge Earth and space sciences and technology.
The NASA Space Apps Challenge attributes much of its growth and success to its Local Leads. The hackathon wouldn’t be possible without them! Local Leads organize in-person or virtual Local Events for a specific city or town, working to increase local awareness and engagement in the NASA Space Apps Challenge. Local Leads create incredible outcomes in their communities.
NASA Space Apps 2025 Infographic
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NASA Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge Infographic
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NASA Space Apps 2017 Mission Report
NASA Space Apps 2016 Mission Report
NASA Space Apps 2015 Mission Report
NASA Space Apps 2014 Mission Report