Audience
Students
Grade Levels
Grades 9-12
Subject
Computer Science, Mathematics, Technology
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Websites
The largest STEM event of the summer!
From Monday, June 1 through Sept. 30, 2026 students ages 13 to 18 are invited to flex their creativity in the online Stardance Challenge, a partnership between NASA and the education non-profit Hack Club. Whether you’re into space, coding, hardware, or just love building cool things, this is your chance to work with real NASA mission data from programs like Artemis, the James Webb Space Telescope, and more. Participants can create anything from code and apps to electronics, circuit boards, models, and simulations. Hack Club will offer peer and expert reviews, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to show off your work. Meanwhile, NASA will provide access to publicly available datasets, mission materials, multimedia, and virtual sessions with subject matter experts who can share insights on space science, engineering, and careers. Ready to start brainstorming? Visit the website to explore project options, check out prizes, and RSVP to get a reminder when the challenge opens.