We are so glad you are here! Sign up and launch yourselves into a weekend of space talks and problem solving NASA and CSA's unique challenges!
The 2021 event will be entirely virtual and we are working hard to make it a great experience for you!
Here are some notes regarding the event:
When is it? The event is held globally from the 2nd to 3rd of October.
Where will the event be? We will be hosting this event on Slack and you will be sent a link to join the group when you register!
What do I need to do to Register? You can register for the NASA Space Apps right here on this page! If you want to participate in the CSA challenges, you will need to fill out an extra google form.
What will happen this weekend? Most of the weekend will involve your team working on your solution to the challenge of your choice. Other activities include a few keynote talks that will be live streamed or prerecorded videos.
How will Judging Occur? You will be required to present your projects via live-stream or video for local judging. Two teams will be put forth to NASA and there will be one local CSA winner.
How can I get help if I get stuck on a challenge? There will be mentors available both locally and through the CSA to help you problem solve sticky situations. They will be available on Slack.
What do I need to be able to participate? You will need a computer or laptop to work on, good internet connection, and the Slack App to connect to your team, mentors and judges. We also recommend stocking up on your favorite snacks!
Do I need a team to sign-up? No! Feel free to sign up even if you do not yet have a complete or any team! We will use Slack to help you meet other participants looking for a team.
I am not a coder. Can I still participate? Yes, indeed! A large part of this challenge does not involve coding. Your solutions to challenges can range from an actual web/mobile app to hardware solutions and event art! The important thing is that you apply your skill set to solve a space based challenge!
What can I do so I can have a better experience? Some things that will be helpful to do would be to attend the Virtual Bootcamp hosted by NASA a week prior to the Space Apps Weekend! You will receive more information on this when you Register!
Schedule (All times Canada/Pacific)
Friday, October 1st
Kick Off Event!
Featuring Chantelle Dubois and Marie Josée Potvin (CSA)
CSA Speaker - OSIRIS on Odin
Saturday, October 2nd
CSA Speaker - CSA Open Data and Information Portal
Opening Ceremony
CSA Speaker - Satellite Builders
Guest Speaker: Stephanie Geoffrion ( For nearly 20 years, Stephanie worked as a spacecraft systems engineer in the aerospace industry, in California. At SpaceX, she worked on the technical integration of the Dragon spacecraft during the design, build, test and operation for missions to deliver cargo and supplies to the International Space Station.)
Guest speaker: Donya Naz Divsalar (She is the founder of SFU Aerospace. She is currently working on ALEASAT, a student-made 1U CubeSat that is projected to launch in 2022. In 2019, Donya was selected as one of the top 25 under 25 winners of Surrey Board of Trade for her work in fostering aerospace on the west coast of Canada. Donya is the founder and CEO of Caidin Biotechnologies, a start-up company that aims to improve human health and performance in extreme environments through biomedical advancements.)
Sunday, October 3rd
Guest Speaker: Michael Godinho and Richard Arthurs (Michael is a recent graduate of the Mechatronic Systems Engineering program at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and currently works as a full-time engineer at Space Alpha Insights in Vancouver, BC. In university, Michael co-founded Garrow Space Systems, which is a venture previously supported by the Canadian Space Agency via the Space Technology Development Program and developed miniaturized electric propulsion systems.
Richard is a Software Engineer at Alpha Insights where he works on systems to process synthetic aperture radar data onboard the spacecraft. He is also volunteer as a co-lead of the Command and Data Handling team at ORCASat, which is a CubeSat being built in B.C. as part of the Canadian CubeSat project. He first got involved with spacecraft development with the SFU Satellite Design Team while he was in university studying Mechatronics Systems Engineering. )
Virtual pitch and feedback session
Presentation Videos Due!
Submit your Videos for judging by this time!
Monday, October 11th
Winner announced!
(Date and time to be posted here soon)
