Fundación Telefónica's free programming campus 42 Málaga will be the setting for the Space Apps Challenge hackathon, organised by NASA, one of the most outstanding international events in the field of programming and technology. This exciting event, now in its 12th edition, will bring together more than 31,000 people from all over the world to tackle 23 challenges posed by NASA scientists and engineers. The main purpose is to highlight and promote the benefits and achievements derived from the open exchange of knowledge and data, according to a press release.

This hackathon will bring together in Spain more than 300 individuals with diverse profiles, including programmers, scientists, developers of applications and technological solutions, as well as content creators and designers. Promoted by NASA, it has the backing of nine space agencies from around the world, as well as institutions such as the US Embassy, the Spanish Engineering Institute (IIE), Fundación Madri+d and companies such as Ecovidrio and Northern Design, all interested in highlighting technological talent, as well as Fundación Telefónica.

Participating teams will develop mobile applications, software, hardware, data visualisations and platform solutions, tackling challenges designed directly by NASA to contribute to space exploration missions and improve the quality of life on Earth.

Those who win will have the opportunity to present their ideas to NASA experts. The various challenges are designed to appeal to people of different ages and educational backgrounds, covering a wide range of skills, from software development to data science and artistic content creation.

In addition to the hackathon, throughout the weekend at the 42 programming campuses there will be talks, lectures and workshops with professionals and experts related to technology and the aerospace industry. They will share their experiences and knowledge with the participants.

The winners of this worldwide event will have the opportunity to travel to the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral (USA) to present their ideas to NASA experts. Those interested can register online. Campus 42 Malaga, established by Fundación Telefónica in collaboration with Malaga City Council, the Andalusian Regional Government and Malaga Provincial Council, opened its doors in April 2022 in the Tabacalera building. Its facilities will house participants who, working in teams, will employ skills such as software development, engineering, art, storytelling, science and more to tackle scientific challenges proposed by NASA staff. In addition to 42 Malaga, Fundación Telefónica joins this global call by offering its 42 Barcelona and 42 Urduliz (Bizkaia) campuses as venues to carry out the project.