NASA Launches Next Space Apps Challenge

International competition brings together developers from around the world to create software, hardware and visualization tools for space exploration missions.

NASA is launching its second International Space Apps Challenge, a technology development event that aims to solve challenges on earth and in space through software, hardware, data visualization and mobile apps.

At this year's competition, taking place on April 20 and 21, developers around the world will be presented with 50 challenges created by NASA and its 150 partners, including the European Space Agency, TechShop, and the National Science Foundation. More than 40 countries will be hosting the 48-hour event, pooling participants globally. NASA is leading the collaboration along with local governments and organizations.