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In-person Local Event · The ARC, King Hussein Business Park, Amman
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LOCAL EVENT / JORDAN
NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGEJORDAN / 2026
NASA Space Apps ChallengeAmman & Aqaba 2026
Join the world's largest annual global hackathon and use NASA's open data to solve real-world challenges on Earth and in space.
WHEN13–14 November 2026
WHEREAmman & Aqaba, Jordan
Two Cities. One Global Challenge.
01 GLOBAL MISSION
ABOUT NASA SPACE APPS CHALLENGE
NASA Space Apps Challenge is the largest annual global hackathon, bringing together a worldwide community of innovators to use NASA's data and Space Agency Partner data to address real-world challenges on Earth and in space.
Following the successful 2025 edition in Jordan, MENA ORG is continuing to host the NASA Space Apps Challenge Local Event in Jordan in 2026, bringing the experience to Amman & Aqaba.
Read about MENA ORG and the local leadership02 2026 THEME
A NEW DIRECTION FOR OPEN INNOVATION
The Next Frontier
This year, participants will develop tools that benefit humanity and contribute to the science and technology propelling us forward.
01MOON
02MARS
03BEYOND
03 THE EVENT
A Two-Day Innovation Experience
Participants will:
- Explore NASA's open data and challenge themes
- Develop innovative ideas
- Build and refine solutions
- Receive guidance from mentors and experts
- Present their projects to judges
- Connect with peers and industry professionals
03 2026 JOURNEY
From first signal
to global stage.
Milestones from the current 2026 participant journey. Challenge statements will be linked only when officially released.
ExploredReadingAhead
Registration opens
Global registration for the 2026 challenge opens.
Summaries + team formation
Challenge summaries arrive and participants can begin forming teams.
Challenge statements
Full challenge statements and supporting data are released.
Space Apps weekend
Jordan joins the two-day global hackathon in Amman and Aqaba.
Global review
Global nominees, finalists, and honorable mentions are announced.
Global winners
The 2026 Global Winners are announced.
GLOBAL JOURNEY. LOCAL CONNECTION.Continue to Jordan
04 JORDAN 2026
Two cities.
One global challenge.
29.5321° N / 35.0063° E
02AQABA
In-person Local Event · venue and local program details will be announced by the organizing team.
Meet the Aqaba Local Lead Check official Local Events directory05 LOCAL LEADERSHIP
Meet the 2026
Local Leads.
LOCAL ROOTS.GLOBAL POSSIBILITIES.
LOCAL ORGANIZER
Built in Jordan.
Connected globally.
MENA brings the Jordan Local Events together and connects participants, Local Leads, and the regional STEM community with the global NASA Space Apps Challenge.
FOUNDER & CEO / MENAEng. Salam Abualhayjaa
06 WHO CAN JOIN
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Bring your skills, ideas, and curiosity and collaborate with others to create innovative solutions.
01Students & Young Professionals02Developers & Engineers03Designers & Creatives04Researchers & Scientists05Entrepreneurs & Innovators06Mentors & Industry Experts
07 HOW IT WORKS
Your next step.
Both matter.
Register for Amman or Aqaba on this website, then complete your registration on the official NASA Space Apps platform. Both are required to take part.
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Explore Jordan
Meet the Amman and Aqaba Local Leads and follow the 2026 journey.
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Register officially
Every team member registers on the official NASA Space Apps platform first.
Official NASA Space Apps platform - 03
Build your team
Form a team of four to six and explore the released challenge statements.
- 04
Register your team locally
One team lead submits the Amman or Aqaba local form on this site.
Register for Amman or Aqaba - 05
Create + submit
Participate on November 13–14 and submit through the official Space Apps system.
Important:
Official website To officially register for NASA Space Apps Amman or Aqaba 2026, you must complete both the Global and Local NASA Space Apps registrations through their designated websites. Completing only one does NOT confirm your participation. You are considered officially registered and eligible to participate only after completing both registrations.