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NASA Space Apps Challenge
Lucerne 2025
Join the world's largest hackathon and help solve challenges on Earth and in space. Develop tech-driven apps focused on climate studies, space flight, and research conducted on the ISS, integrating AI and Machine Learning.
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Location
Technopark, Lucerne
Contact
info@spaceappschallenge.ch
MISSION BRIEFING
Mission Code: SPACEAPPS-2025
Mission Objective:
Join the world's largest hackathon and help solve challenges on Earth and in space. Collaborate with a global crew to develop innovative solutions for our planet and beyond.
Status: Awaiting Crew
Terms & Conditions
Mission Timeline
Track our mission progress from preparation to launch. Each checkpoint brings us closer to the ultimate challenge.
SEP 22
UZH Workshop
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SEP 27
CSEM Prep
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SEP 30
Armasuisse
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SEP 30
Networking
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OCT 4-5
Hackathon
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About the Event
The NASA International Space Apps Challenge is a global hackathon for coders, scientists, designers, storytellers, makers, builders, technologists, and space enthusiasts. In Lucerne, we'll be developing tech-driven apps focused on climate studies, space flight, and research conducted on the ISS.

We will be integrating and leveraging Machine Learning and AI into our apps, keeping technology at the forefront of what we do.
LOCATION: Technopark, Lucerne
EVENT DATES: Oct. 4-5, 2025
Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control (NASA/Robert Markowitz)
Artemis I flight day 14 from Mission Control
NASA ID: jsc2022e090130 — (Nov. 28, 2022): Flight Directors Paul Konyha and Nicole McElroy monitor the Orion spacecraft as it reaches its record-breaking distance from the Earth, nearly 270,000 miles, on flight day 14 of the Artemis I mission. Credit: NASA/Robert Markowitz
Scope & Tracks
Explore the main focus areas for this year's Space Apps Challenge. Teams will tackle real-world problems in these domains using technology, creativity, and collaboration.
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Planetary Science
Applying machine learning and AI towards exploring planets, moons, and other bodies in our solar system and beyond.
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Earth Science
Studying Earth's systems, climate, and environment using NASA data.
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Heliophysics
Leveraging NASA data to investigate the Sun, solar phenomena, and their effects on the solar system.
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Human Spaceflight
Supporting astronauts, missions, and research aboard the ISS and beyond.
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Technology
Develop and apply new and creative use of leading-edge technologies for space and Earth science.
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Astrophysics
Study the universe, stars, galaxies, and cosmic phenomena.
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Open Science
Promote open data, open source, and collaboration in science and technology.
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Space for the Benefit of Humanity
Use space-based knowledge and technology to improve life on Earth.
PROGRAM SPONSORS & STRATEGIC PARTNERS
This event could not come together without the generous support and help of our incredible Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsors.
Kanton Lucerne Technopark Lucerne Swiss Engineering
Espace EPFL Maxon Motor Lovable Space4Security
Noser Engineering Aeschbach Chocolatier Swiss Space Museum Famo Guber Swiss Engineering - Region BernPlus Swiss Engineering - Fachgruppe Aerospace Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Custom1
Armasuisse Starlab Space Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Space Innovation Clearspace Biotesc Universität Zürich CSEM
Boa Onda Productions
MISSION CONTROL
Paulo Pinheiro
Pinheiro, Paulo
Manager Lead
Giovanni Crupi
Crupi, Giovanni
Public Relations & Sponsorship Lead
Francesca Crupi
Crupi, Francesca
Partnerships & Sponsorship Lead
Dino Causevic
Causevic, Dino
Technical & Team Coordination Lead
Alex Bisogni
Bisogni, Alex
Creative Design & Social Media Lead
Eleonore Poli
Poli, Eleonore
Partnerships & Sponsorship Co-Lead
Aldo Lamberti
Lamberti, Aldo
Advisory Board
Yvonne Bemelmans
Bemelmans, Yvonne
Advisory Board
Claudia Röösli
Dr. Röösli, Claudia
Advisory Board
Deborah Mueller
Mueller, Deborah
Advisory Board
Roland J. Keller
Keller, Roland J.
Journalist & Photographer
Terms and Conditions of Participation & Intellectual Property FAQ
1. General Participation Conditions
1.1
The NASA Space Apps Challenge Lucerne 2025 is an international hackathon dedicated to innovation and the development of space-related solutions, open to individuals and teams from all fields, with a minimum age of 18 (or with parental consent).
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Participation is free of charge. There are no costs or fees associated with registration, participation, or access to workshops and the main event.
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Registrations are exclusively carried out through the official form available on the website spaceappschallenge.ch.
2. Intellectual Property
2.1
Each participant or team retains full and exclusive ownership rights over the projects and ideas developed during the event.
2.2
Participants grant organizers and partners a non-exclusive right to publicly disclose, promote, and share their projects for communication purposes, event promotion, and development of the global space innovation community.
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No intellectual property rights will be transferred to organizers or third parties without express and subsequent agreement.
3. Use of Personal Data
3.1
Personal data collected during registration will be used solely for event management, institutional communication, and sending relevant information.
3.2
Data will not be shared with third parties not directly involved in organizing the event, except as required by law.
4. Responsibilities
4.1
Participants are responsible for the originality of their creations and must ensure they do not infringe third-party rights.
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The organizers are not responsible for any disputes related to intellectual property between participants.
5. FAQ
Q: Who can participate?
A: Students, professionals, startups, researchers, and enthusiasts aged 18 or older (or with parental consent).
Q: Are there any costs to participate?
A: Participation is completely free of charge.
Q: Who owns the rights to the projects created?
A: Rights belong entirely to the teams or individuals who created them.
Q: Can organizers use the ideas for other purposes?
A: Only with the express permission of the authors; however, ideas may be publicly disclosed for event promotion and community development.
Q: Is there support for travel or accommodation?
A: Currently, we do not offer financial support for participants, but invited speakers and institutional partners may benefit from limited support.