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Starting in 2024, Charlotte joined the global NASA Space Apps Challenge.

This local hackathon spearheaded by Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA), will serve as a central program to promote STEM careers for all ages in the community.

09/02/2026

The NASA Space Apps Challenge is back in Charlotte, and registration is now open!

The best way to discover what interests you and where your strengths lie is often to try something hands-on. On November 14–15, participants of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels will work in teams to develop creative solutions to real-world challenges using open data from NASA and its 17 space agency partners globally.

You do not need to be a space expert or an experienced coder. Bring your curiosity and the skills you already have. There is a place for storytellers, designers, scientists, engineers, programmers, project leaders, or people who simply want to learn.

Register for Space Apps Charlotte, hosted by LaunchWorks:
https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2026/local-events/charlotte/

Follow LaunchWorks and Space Apps Charlotte for team formation, challenge announcements, and other updates.

08/10/2026

Sometimes the best way to discover what interests you and what you are good at is to try the work yourself by helping solve a real-world challenge.

The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is returning to Charlotte! This two-day collaborative experience brings together students, professionals, and other curious problem-solvers to explore challenges using NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s open data and develop ideas with real-world potential.

Whether your strengths are in research, data analysis, AI, software, design, storytelling, project coordination, or business thinking, there is a role for you. You do not need to be a space expert or already know where you fit. Come try something new, work with people who bring different skills, and discover how your interests and strengths can contribute to a solution.

Both in-person and virtual participation will be available.

Space Apps Charlotte is organized by LaunchWorks as part of our hands-on approach to helping people explore careers, develop practical skills, and advance promising ideas toward real-world impact.

The 2026 theme, challenges, registration details, and participation opportunities are coming soon. Visit https://home.launchworks.org/ and sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop.

10/06/2025

It’s a wrap! The 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge – Charlotte at Sullenberger Aviation Museum has officially concluded!

Powered by Infosys, hosted by Queen City Robotics Alliance (QCRA), and featuring a local award sponsored by BOSCH, this year’s hackathon brought together an incredible mix of creativity, teamwork, and innovation.

We’re thrilled to celebrate a 50% growth in participation in just our second year — a true testament to the growing excitement for STEM and space exploration in our community.

It was inspiring to see so many young innovators, families, and lifelong learners coming together to solve real-world challenges with passion and imagination.

Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, mentors, and participants for making this weekend such a success.
We can’t wait to see everyone again at the next challenge! 🌍✨

10/02/2025

Regardless of the US government shutdown, we've confirmed the NASA Space Apps Challenge will take place as planned on October 4–5, 2025! Your Local Event Leads - Space Apps Challenge Charlotte and the NASA International Space Apps Challenge GO Team will be available to support you throughout your hackathon experience. For more info, visit: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2025/

We can’t wait to see you there and experience an incredible weekend of innovation together!

Infosys Queen City Robotics Alliance Sullenberger Aviation Museum Bosch Rexroth Friends Bosch USA Coca-Cola

10/01/2025

Why settle for one opportunity when you can have two? At the NASA International Space Apps Challenge Charlotte, students will:

🚀Join a global movement of innovation — spend two days innovating to real-world challenges alongside fellow problem-solvers.
🚀Connect directly with Infosys — our title sponsor and home to an award-winning internship program. Their reps will be on-site to share how you can take your first step into the future of tech and innovation.

Join us at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum! This is your chance to build, learn, and network all in one weekend. Innovation doesn’t just happen in labs—it starts with you.

Register through spaceappsclt.org or visit https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2025/local-events/charlotte/

Infosys Sullenberger Aviation Museum Space Apps Challenge

09/28/2025

Every innovator deserves their wings. ✈️ Join us at the NASA International Space Apps Challenge Charlotte, powered by Infosys and hosted by Queen City Robotics Alliance at the Sullenberger Aviation Museum. Each participant will receive this special pin — a badge marking your place in a global movement. You’ll also have the chance to compete for the local ‘Invent for Life’ award, sponsored by Bosch. This is more than a keepsake — it’s a symbol of innovation.

Check out the 18 challenges: https://www.spaceappschallenge.org/2025/challenges/

Register through https://www.spaceappsclt.org/

09/26/2025

Charlotte, what challenge will you tackle at the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration International Space Apps Challenge? Tell a stellar story! ⭐

"Although the Sun is 93 million miles away from our planet, solar activity can significantly impact our daily lives. Your challenge is to write and illustrate a digital children’s story that explains what space weather is and the varying impacts it has on different people such as farmers, pilots, astronauts, power grid operators, and the general public. You can tell the story from the perspective of a person impacted by space weather or from the point of view of a solar flare or coronal mass ejection (CME) as it approaches Earth."

Skills for this challenge include animation, storytelling, science education, and knowledge of the sun and space weather. This year's event will be held at Sullenberger Aviation Museum October 4-5.

This is only one of many challenges that area youth can participate in at the Space Apps Challenge Charlotte. Learn more and register:
https://www.spaceappsclt.org/

Photo provided by NASA.

09/22/2025

When we were younger, we often ran out of ideas for projects—not because we didn’t want to build or create, but because we didn’t yet know what meaningful problems were out there to solve. Looking back, that trial-and-error process, the cycle of trying again, was exactly how we grew.

That’s the magic of : you never know how much you’ll love something until you try it.

That’s also why hackathons like the International Space Apps Challenge are such powerful opportunities. They put real-world challenges in front of you and give you the space to experiment, collaborate, and explore. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or just curious about STEM, this is your chance to dive in.

Curiosity got you here—now let it take you further. Sign up today at spaceappsclt.org

Space Apps Challenge Charlotte at Sullenberger Aviation Museum, powered by Infosys, hosted by Queen City Robotics Alliance

Local "Invent for Life" Award sponsored by Bosch Home

09/15/2025

Charlotte, what challenge will you tackle at the International Space Apps Challenge? Build a biology knowledge engine. 🌎

"NASA has been performing biology experiments in space for decades, generating a tremendous amount of information that will need to be considered as humans prepare to revisit the Moon and explore Mars. Although this knowledge is publicly available, it can be difficult for potential users to find information that pertains to their specific interests. Your challenge is to build a dynamic dashboard that leverages artificial intelligence (AI), knowledge graphs, and/or other tools to summarize a set of NASA bioscience publications and enables users to explore the impacts and results of the experiments these publications describe."

Skills needed for this challenge include AI and machine learning, data management, knowledge of flora and fauna, software building, and media/communications. This year's event will be held at Sullenberger Aviation Museum .

Find this and other space challenges at our website. Register today! Plant habitat photo provided by NASA.

https://www.spaceappsclt.org/

09/10/2025

Charlotte, what challenge will you tackle at the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration International Space Apps Challenge? You could predict flower blooms. 🌻

"Witness the pulse of life across our planet! Your challenge is to harness the power of NASA Earth observations to create a dynamic visual tool that displays and/or detects plant blooming events around the globe—just like pollinators do—and that advances solutions for monitoring, predicting, or managing vegetation."

This particular challenge involves a variety of skills including animation, art, data analysis, creative writing, and knowledge of flora and fauna. Get your team together and register at the link below for the NASA Space Apps Challenge Charlotte at Sullenberger Aviation Museum today. Photo of California poppy bloom provided by NASA.

https://www.spaceappsclt.org/

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