At JSC Hack, teams spend the weekend working on innovative software and hardware solutions to real-world problems in a community full of mentorship.

We'll provide you with all the resources and mentors you need to work on something cool. You'll have the freedom to create a product, learn new skills or just have fun working on a project with friends.

This year’s hackathon will be hosted at The Ion with lots of workshops, events, and interactive competitions to help create an engaging atmosphere.

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

Best Use of Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning

Best Game

Best Use of Open Source Software or NASA Public Data

Best Use or Concept of IoT Technologies

Best Mobile or Web Application

Best Hardware Project

Best Presentation

Best of Topic: "Eyes on Earth Science"

Best of Topic: "Healthy Humans in Space: Mind + Body"

Best of Topic: "Martian Mission Planning"

Best of Topic: "Lunar Life"

Best of Topic: "Here in Houston: NASA and the Local Community"

Best of Topic: "Improving Accessibility and Inclusivity"

JSC Sponsored Challenge

Best Project by Team of Hackathon Rookies

JSC Hackathon 2021 Best Overall

Judges

John McCullough
NASA

Maneesh Arya
NASA

Robert Howard
NASA

Randy Jennings
NASA

Geanett Feaster
NASA

Ravitej Likki
NASA

Jennifer Webb Miller
NASA

Brian Parton
NASA

Cody Romero
NASA

Dr. Doug Franklin
Fresh Tech Solutionz

Gene Shan
University of Houston Clear Lake

Judging Criteria

Innovation and Creativity
Have you seen a project like this before? How innovative is the solution?
Technical Complexity
How technically impressive is the project?
Impact/Potential
Does this project have important implications? Would this project be used outside the hackathon?
Polish
How refined is the idea, UI, and overall presentation?

JSC Hack 2021

Hosted by NASA's Johnson Space Center

Who can participate