National Space Hackathon

The National Space Hackathon 2026, organized by IIT Delhi, is a premier national-level competition that challenges students to solve real-world technical problems in space exploration. This is not just a coding contest - it's a platform to think like space engineers, mission planners, and innovators tackling challenges that could arise in future space missions. Participants will have the chance to apply their engineering, programming, and analytical skills to devise solutions that could have practical applications in space missions or astronaut operations. The problem statement, inspired by real operational challenges in space missions, will be released on March 1, 2026. Participants will have to analyze the problem, research possible solutions, and develop a working website or software tool with the api endpoints defined in the problem statement, develop algorithms, and submit a technical report that effectively addresses the challenge. This is your chance to apply your engineering, coding, and analytical skills to tackle a problem that space missions actually face. The Competition Structure The hackathon will consist of two rounds: Preliminary Round (Online): After the problem statement is released, participating teams will work on proposing and developing a solution. This involves building a software tool/simulation model/webapp or an algorithm, along with a report and a demo video that addresses the challenge. Submissions will be evaluated on a defined rubric (Released with the PS). Final Round (Online): The top 10 teams from the preliminary round will get a chance to present their solution to an esteemed panel of scientists, alongside faculty and researchers from IIT Delhi. The focus will be on innovation, technical soundness, practicality, and potential impact of the solution Why Should You Participate? The National Space Hackathon 2025 is more than just a competition - it's an opportunity to: Solve a real-world space mission challenge and develop a solution that could potentially be applicable to space operations. Present your work to ISRO scientists and IIT Delhi professors, gaining invaluable feedback from industry leaders. Attend an award ceremony coinciding with GLEX 2025, where you may have the rare opportunity to interact with astronauts, mission planners, and prominent space scientists visiting from around the world. Gain national-level recognition for your technical and problem-solving abilities, making this a standout achievement on your academic and professional profile. Are You Ready to Tackle a Real Space Challenge? This is your chance to work on a space mission challenge that could have real-world implications. Whether you specialize in software development, engineering design, algorithm development, or technical research, this hackathon allows you to test your skills in a high-impact environment. Form your team, mark your calendars, and get ready to impress some of the brightest minds in the space industry. Who knows - your solution could inspire future space missions.