Events & Hackathons
Join our community-driven events, hackathons, and workshops designed to
inspire the next generation of space innovators.
Completed
🏆 Stellar Gateway Quest 2025
Our flagship 48-hour virtual hackathon that brought together 385
participants from around the globe to develop innovative solutions
for space exploration, astronomy education, and satellite
technology.
🌟 Event Highlights
- Global participation from 25+ countries
- Multiple prize categories including NASA Special Awards
- Industry mentorship from leading space companies
- Real-world space technology challenges
- 48 hours of non-stop innovation
Ongoing
🔬 Monthly Research Workshops
Interactive workshops where students learn advanced astronomy
research techniques, data analysis methods, and get hands-on
experience with professional research tools.
📚 Workshop Topics
- Exoplanet detection using machine learning
- Solar system dynamics simulation
- Astronomical image processing
- Radio astronomy data analysis
- Research paper writing skills
Launching Soon
🎤 Expert Speaker Series
Monthly presentations by leading astronomers, astrophysicists, and
space industry professionals, featuring interactive Q&A sessions and
networking opportunities.
🌟 Featured Speakers
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics researchers
- MIT Kavli Institute scientists
- NASA mission specialists
- SpaceX and Blue Origin engineers
- Leading exoplanet discovery teams
Weekly
💻 Community Coding Sessions
Collaborative coding sessions where community members work together
on open-source astronomy projects, educational tools, and research
software development.
🔧 Current Projects
- Telescope control software development
- Astronomy education game creation
- Data visualization tools for research
- Mobile apps for stargazing
- Website improvements and new features
🚀 Next Major Event Coming Soon!
We're planning our next big hackathon for Spring 2025. Stay tuned for
announcements about registration, themes, and an even bigger prize
pool!
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