A 48-hour research-driven hackathon inspired by NASA International Space Apps Challenges. Organized by IEEE Computer Society KIIT.
This hackathon is a tribute to Kalpana Chawla – a symbol of limitless exploration and innovation. Join us for a 48-hour online national hackathon where you'll develop innovative solutions.
Format: 2-day hackathon | Team size: 2–4 | Open to all Indian students
Objective: Foster innovative interdisciplinary collaboration, and rapid prototyping. Provide hands-on skill development in AI, coding, and design thinking
Mode: Online Hackathon; Offline Orientation + Participation Ceremony; Live-streamed nationwide
VenueCampus 17/7/5 Audi, KIIT DU (Backup hall identified)
Eligibility: KIIT students (UG, PG, PhD) and students from other Indian institutes, age 18+
Create visualizations that help understand climate patterns using satellite data.
View DetailsDevelop tools to track and predict wildfire spread using satellite imagery.
View DetailsDesign sustainable habitats for long-term lunar missions.
View DetailsCreate systems to identify and address space debris threats.
View DetailsDevelop AI models to analyze and interpret satellite imagery automatically.
View DetailsCreate innovative visualizations of black hole data from space telescopes.
View DetailsDesign applications to support mental wellbeing during long space missions.
View DetailsInnovate sustainable food production methods for space travel.
View Details48 Hours of solving real world challenges with innovation for the advancement of society & Self knowledge . Date:- 12 Oct - 14 Oct 2025
Distribution of Hackathon IDs and delegate kits (notepad, pen, stickers)
Keeping everything ready to start solving the challengges.
Intensive coding and development with mentorship slots in between
Full-day Online Hackathon – Coding, Designing, Prototyping, and Continuous Online Mentorship (Live-streamed)
Judges evaluate the projects and select winners
Must be submitted in this timeline, Otherwise submission will not be accepted.
Originality and creative approach to problem-solving
Quality of research and technical implementation
Practical implementation potential and real-world impact
Effectiveness of communication and demonstration
Representation of teamwork and preparing the documents.
Cash prize ₹6,000
IEEE branded certificates
Exclusive swags and goodies
Cash prize ₹4,000
IEEE branded certificates
Exclusive swags and goodies
Cash prize ₹1,800
IEEE branded certificates
Exclusive swags and goodies
All participants will receive certificates of participation and opportunities to showcase their projects on IEEE CS KIIT social media channels.