NASA Space Apps has selected 10 global winners, recognizing teams from around the world for their excellence in innovation and collaboration in the 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge. As the largest annual global hackathon, the event invites participants to leverage open data from NASA and its space agency partners to solve real-world challenges on Earth and in space.
Last year’s hackathon welcomed 93,520 registered participants, including space, science, technology and storytelling enthusiasts of all ages. Participants gather at local events in 163 countries and regions to form teams to tackle challenges posed by NASA subject matter experts. These challenges include topics/topics/questions in ocean ecosystems, exoplanet exploration, Earth observation, planetary seismology, and more.
The 2024 global winners were selected from 9,996 submitted projects and reviewed by subject matter experts from NASA and space agency partners.
"The projects created by these 10 outstanding teams reflect our commitment to understanding Earth and exploring beyond, and have the potential to transform Earth and space science for the benefit of all," said NASA Space Applications Challenge Program Scientist at NASA Headquarters. said Dr. Keith Gaddis. Washington. "The NASA Space Applications Challenge showcases the potential of every idea and individual. I'm excited to see how these innovators will shape and inspire the future of science and exploration."
You can watch the global winner announcement here Meet these award-winning teams and learn about the inspiration behind their projects.
Best Application of Science Award: WMP gear
Team members: Dakota C., Ian C., Maximilian V., Simon S.
challenge: Create an Orrery web application that displays near-Earth objects
Country/Region: waterloo canada
WMPGang leveraged their skills in programming, data analysis, and visualization to create a web application that uses real-time data on near-Earth objects and meteor streams to identify satellite risk areas.
Best Data Utilization Award: gamma rama
Team members: Akash H., Arun G., Arthur A., Gabriel A., May K.
challenge: Using Earth Observation Data to Make Informed Agricultural Decisions
Country/Region: Global Events, USA
GaamaRamma's team of tech enthusiasts aims to create a sustainable way to help farmers effectively manage water resources in the face of drought, pests and disease.
Best Technology Use Award: 42 Quake Heroes
Team members: Aleton A., Anna B., Gabriel C., Gustavo M., Gustavo T., Larissa M.
challenge: Earthquake detection throughout the solar system
Country/Region: Maceio, Brazil
Team 42 QuakeHeroes employs deep neural network models to identify the precise location of seismic events in time series data. They use advanced signal processing techniques to isolate and analyze the unique components of non-stationary signals.
Galaxy Impact Award: NVS knot
Team members: Oksana M., Oleksandra M., Prokipcyn Y., Val K.
challenge: Using Earth Observation Data to Make Informed Agricultural Decisions
Country/Region: Kiev, Ukraine
The NVS-knot team used surface soil moisture and evapotranspiration data to assess planting conditions and then created an app to help farmers manage planting risks.
Best Mission Concept Award: Astur Explorers
Team members: Coral M., Daniel C., Daniel V., Juan B., Samuel G., Vladimir C.
challenge: Landsat reflectivity data: instant and at your fingertips
Country/Region: Gijon, Spain
AsturExplorers created Landsat Connect, a web application that provides a simple, intuitive way to track Landast satellites and access Landsat surface reflectance data. The app also allows users to set target locations and receive notifications when Landsat satellites pass through their area.
Most Inspiring Award: innovator
Team members: Rikzah K., Samira K., Shafeeqa J., Umamah A.
challenge: SDGs in the classroom
Country/Region: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Innovisionaries developed Eco-Metropolis to inspire sustainable development through gameplay. This city-building game lets players make critical city planning and resource management decisions based on real-world environmental data.
Best Storytelling Award: Tales from the Earth
Team members: Ahmed R., Fatma E., Habiba A., Judy A., Maya M.
challenge: Tell us a climate story!
Country/Region: Cairo, Egypt
TerraTales shares the story of how Earth's climate change is affecting three unique regions: Egypt, Brazil and Germany. The web app also features artificial intelligence (AI) models for climate predictions and interactive games to encourage users to make environmentally friendly choices.
Global Connections Award: asteroid destroyer
Team members: Kapeesh K., Khoi N., Sathyajit L., Satyam S.
challenge: Habitable World Observatory (HWO) Navigator: Mapping Characterizable Exoplanets in the Milky Way
Country/Region: Saskatoon, Canada
The Asteroid Destroyer team focuses on exoplanets, using data processing and machine learning techniques to map exoplanets based on size, temperature and distance.
Art and Technology Award: Connected Earth Museum
Team members: Gabriel M., Luke R., Lucas R., Matthews L., Pedro C., Ricardo S.
challenge: Imagine our connected planet
Country/Region: campinas brazil
Team Connected Earth Museum creates an immersive virtual museum experience to raise awareness of Earth’s changing climate. AI moderators guide users through interactive galleries with 3D and 2D visualizations, including time series of Earth and ocean temperatures, population density, wildfires, and more.
Local Impact Award: IO team
Team members: Frank R., Jan K., Raphael R., Ryan Z., Victoria M.
challenge: community map
Country/Region: Florianópolis, Brazil
Team IO bridges the gap between complex GIS data and user-friendly communications, making critical environmental information accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise.
Want to participate in the 2025 NASA Space Applications Challenge? Mark your calendars for October 4th and 5th! Registration will open in July. At that time, participants will be able to register for local events hosted by NASA Space Apps leaders from around the world. You can stay connected with NASA Space Apps on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Space Apps is funded by NASA Department of Earth Sciences by with Booz Allen Hamilton, MindGrubband second muse.