Diamond Member SpaceMan 0 Posted January 16 Diamond Member Share Posted January 16 6 Min Read NASA International Space Apps Challenge Announces 2024 Global Winners This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up The 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge was hosted at 485 events in 163 countries and territories. Credits: NASA NASA Space Apps has named 10 global winners, recognizing teams from around the world for their exceptional innovation and collaboration during the 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge. As the largest annual global hackathon, this event invites participants to leverage open data from NASA and its space agency partners to tackle 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 gathered at local events in 163 countries and territories, forming teams to address the challenges authored by NASA subject matter experts. These This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up included subjects/themes/questions in ocean ecosystems, exoplanet exploration, Earth observation, planetary seismology, and more. The This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up were determined out of 9,996 project submissions and judged by subject matter experts from NASA and space agency partners. “These 10 exceptional teams created projects that reflect our commitment to understanding our planet and exploring beyond, with the potential to transform Earth and space science for the benefit of all,” said Dr. Keith Gaddis, NASA Space Apps Challenge program scientistat NASA Headquarters in Washington. “The NASA Space Apps Challenge showcases the potential of every idea and individual. I am excited to see how these innovators will shape and inspire the future of science and exploration.” You can watch the Global Winners Announcement This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up to meet these winning teams and learn about the inspiration behind their projects. 2024 NASA Space Apps Challenge Global Winners Best Use of Science Award: WMPGang Team Members: Dakota C., Ian C., Maximilian V., Simon S. Challenge: Create an Orrery Web App that Displays Near-Earth Objects Country/Territory: Waterloo,Canada Using their skills in programming, data analysis, and visualization, WMPGang created a web app that identifies satellite risk zones using real-time data on Near-Earth Objects and meteor streams. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Best Use of Data Award: GaamaRamma Team Members: Aakash H., Arun G., Arthur A., Gabriel A., May K. Challenge: Leveraging Earth Observation Data for Informed Agricultural Decision-Making Country/Territory: Universal Event, United States GaamaRamma’s team of tech enthusiasts aimed to create a sustainable way to help farmers efficiently manage water availability in the face of drought, pests, and disease. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Best Use of Technology Award: 42 QuakeHeroes Team Members: Alailton A., Ana B., Gabriel C., Gustavo M., Gustavo T., Larissa M. Challenge: Seismic Detection Across the Solar System Country/Territory: Maceió, Brazil Team 42 QuakeHeroes employed a deep neural network model to identify the precise locations of seismic events within time-series data. They used advanced signal processing techniques to isolate and analyze unique components of non-stationary signals. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Galactic Impact Award: NVS-knot Team Members: Oksana M., Oleksandra M., Prokipchyn Y., Val K. Challenge: Leveraging Earth Observation Data for Informed Agricultural Decision-Making Country/Territory: Kyiv, Ukraine The NVS-knot team assessed planting conditions using surface soil moisture and evapotranspiration data, then created an app that empowers farmers to manage planting risks. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Best Mission Concept Award: AsturExplorers Team Members: Coral M., Daniel C., Daniel V., Juan B., Samuel G., Vladimir C. Challenge: Landsat Reflectance Data: On the Fly and at Your Fingertips Country/Territory: Gijón, Spain AsturExplorers created Landsat Connect, a web app that provides a simple, intuitive way to track Landast satellites and access Landsat surface reflectance data. The app also allows users to set a target location and receive notifications when Landsat satellites pass over their area. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Most Inspirational Award: Innovisionaries Team Members: Rikzah K., Samira K., Shafeeqa J., Umamah A. Challenge: SDGs in the Classroom Country/Territory: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates Innovisionaries developed Eco-Metropolis to inspire sustainability through gameplay. This city-building game engages players in making critical urban planning and resource management decisions based on real-world environmental data. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Best Storytelling Award: TerraTales Team Members: Ahmed R., Fatma E., Habiba A., Judy A., Maya M. Challenge: Tell Us a Climate Story! Country/Territory: Cairo, Egypt TerraTales shared stories of how Earth’s changing climate affects three unique regions: Egypt, Brazil, and Germany. The web app also features an artificial intelligence (AI) model for climate forecasting and an interactive game to encourage users to make eco-friendly choices. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Global Connection Award: Asteroid Destroyer Team Members: Kapeesh K., Khoi N., Sathyajit L., Satyam S. Challenge: Navigator for the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO): Mapping the Characterizable Exoplanets in our Galaxy Country/Territory: Saskatoon, Canada Team Asteroid Destroyer honed in on exoplanets, utilizing data processing and machine learning techniques to map exoplanets based on size, temperature, and distance. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Art & Technology Award: Connected Earth Museum Team Members: Gabriel M., Luc R., Lucas R., Mattheus L., Pedro C., Riccardo S. Challenge: Imagine our Connected Earth Country/Territory: Campinas, Brazil Team Connected Earth Museum created an immersive virtual museum experience to raise awareness of Earth’s changing climate. An AI host guides users through an interactive gallery featuring 3D and 2D visualizations, including a time series on Earth and ocean temperatures, population density, wildfires, and more. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Local Impact Award: Team I.O. Team Members: Frank R., Jan K., Raphael R., Ryan Z., Victoria M. Challenge: Community Mapping Country/Territory: Florianópolis, Brazil Team I.O. bridges the gap between complex Geographic Information Systems data and user-friendly communication, making critical environmental information accessible to everyone, regardless of technical expertise. This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up Want to take part in the 2025 NASA Space Apps Challenge? Mark your calendars for October 4 and 5! Registration will open in July. At that time, participants will be able to register for a local event hosted by NASA Space Apps leads from around the world. You can stay connected with NASA Space Apps on This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up , This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up , and This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up . Space Apps is funded by NASA’s This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up through a contract with This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up , This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up , and This is the hidden content, please Sign In or Sign Up . 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