Welcome to
HackAthlone 25
This October, join the world’s largest space hackathon in Ireland and tackle real NASA challenges using their data.
Introducing HackAthlone 25
Every year, NASA opens up its data and challenges the world to help solve problems in space and on Earth. This year's mission: Learn, Launch, Lead - where you'll learn new skills to succeed in STEM fields, launch ideas that transform NASA's open data into actionable tools, and lead your communities in driving technological innovation.
You'll have 48 hours to dig into real NASA datasets, form a team, and build something that matters. Whether you're a developer, designer, researcher, or just someone who loves solving problems, there's a place for you here.
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What makes HackAthlone different
Ireland’s Only Space Hackathon
48-hour overnight challenge like no other in Ireland
Full Access to TU Shannon Labs
State‑of‑the‑art tools and equipment at your fingertips
Expert Mentorship
Guidance from academia and industry leaders
All-Inclusive Experience
Meals, resources, and everything you need covered
Global NASA Network
Be part of a worldwide innovation community
Global Space Agency Partners
This isn't just a NASA event anymore. Space agencies from around the world contribute challenges and datasets
NASA Space Apps
The NASA Space Apps Challenge 2025 is backed by NASA's Earth Science Division through collaborations with Booz Allen Hamilton, Mindgrub, and SecondMuse. This year's hackathon theme is funded by NASA's Heliophysics Division in celebration of the Helio Big Year.
- NASA's Heliophysics Division studies the Sun's impact on space, Earth, and technology, using a fleet of spacecraft to understand solar wind and space weather. This research protects technology and astronauts while revealing how stars influence planetary habitability. (Know more)
- NASA's Earth Science Division (ESD) uses cutting-edge technology to study Earth's systems, like the atmosphere and oceans, providing free data on climate and environmental changes. By collaborating globally and supporting education, ESD empowers students to explore and understand our planet. (Know more)
Event Venue
Technological University of the Shannon
The NASA SpaceApps Challenge 2025 is happening in the heart of Ireland, Athlone, with the Technological University of the Shannon proudly hosting this massive in-person hackathon. Renowned for its innovation and technological excellence, the university educates and inspires over 7,000 students, making it the perfect venue for this prestigious event.
As the venue partner, the university also offers resources:
- Professional labs with software and hardware access
- 3D printing for rapid prototyping
- VR/AR equipment for immersive solutions
- Dedicated workspace for the full 48 hours
- Academic and industry mentors on-site to help
Plus all meals, snacks, and the coffee you'll need to power through those late-night coding sessions.
