A 48-hour research-driven hackathon inspired by NASA International Space Apps Challenges. Organized by IEEE Computer Society KIIT.
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This hackathon is a tribute to Kalpana Chawla – a symbol of limitless exploration and innovation. Join us for a 24-hour research-driven event where you'll develop innovative solutions inspired by real NASA challenges.
Format: 1-day hackathon | Team size: 3–4 | Open to all KIIT students
Objective: Foster innovative, research-based solutions inspired by real NASA challenges.
Inspired by NASA Space Apps Challenges
Create visualizations that help understand climate patterns using satellite data.
View DetailsDevelop tools to track and predict wildfire spread using satellite imagery.
View DetailsDesign sustainable habitats for long-term lunar missions.
View DetailsCreate systems to identify and address space debris threats.
View DetailsDevelop AI models to analyze and interpret satellite imagery automatically.
View DetailsCreate innovative visualizations of black hole data from space telescopes.
View DetailsDesign applications to support mental wellbeing during long space missions.
View DetailsInnovate sustainable food production methods for space travel.
View Details48 Hours of Innovation
Kickoff event with keynote speakers and hackathon overview
Form teams and select from the available challenges
Intensive coding and development with mentorship slots in between
Teams present their solutions to the judges
Judges evaluate the projects and select winners
Announcement of winners and closing remarks
Originality and creative approach to problem-solving
Quality of research and technical implementation
Practical implementation potential and real-world impact
Effectiveness of communication and demonstration
Join our organizing team and help make KalpanaX a success!
Open roles: Designers, Volunteers, Social Media Handlers, Documentation Writers, Tech Support.
Cash prize ₹15,000
IEEE branded certificates
Exclusive swags and goodies
Cash prize ₹10,000
IEEE branded certificates
Exclusive swags and goodies
Cash prize ₹5,000
IEEE branded certificates
Exclusive swags and goodies
All participants will receive certificates of participation and opportunities to showcase their projects on IEEE CS KIIT social media channels.