International Hackathon on Aerospace Engineering and Space Technology

<h4 data-start="162" data-end="239">International Hackathon on Aerospace Engineering and Space Technology</h4> <p data-start="240" data-end="383"><strong data-start="240" data-end="249">Date:</strong> April 11–13, 2026<br data-start="267" data-end="270" /><strong data-start="270" data-end="279">Mode:</strong> Online<br data-start="286" data-end="289" /><strong data-start="289" data-end="302">Convenor:</strong> Ms. Suguna B – Co-Founder & CBO, Mastering Up<br data-start="348" data-end="351" /><strong data-start="351" data-end="368">Organized by:</strong> Mastering Up</p> <hr data-start="385" data-end="388" /> <h5 data-start="390" data-end="421">🔹 1. About the Hackathon</h5> <p data-start="423" data-end="797">The <strong data-start="427" data-end="500">International Hackathon on Aerospace Engineering and Space Technology</strong> invites innovators, researchers, and students from around the world to explore the frontiers of aviation and space exploration. This hackathon provides a platform to create transformative solutions in satellite systems, propulsion, aerodynamics, navigation, and sustainable flight technologies.</p> <p data-start="799" data-end="1199">As the world enters a new era of reusable launch vehicles, miniaturized satellites, and AI-driven aerospace systems, participants will work on real-world challenges faced by space agencies, defense organizations, and private aerospace enterprises. Over three days, teams will ideate, design, and prototype solutions that will shape the next generation of aerospace engineering and space innovation.</p> <hr data-start="1201" data-end="1204" /> <h5 data-start="1206" data-end="1245">🔹 2. Problem Statements / Tracks</h5> <h4 data-start="1247" data-end="1306"><strong data-start="1252" data-end="1304">1. Low-Cost Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Design</strong></h4> <p data-start="1307" data-end="1605">Develop innovative design models or materials that can reduce the cost of reusable rockets while maintaining structural integrity and safety.<br data-start="1448" data-end="1451" /><strong data-start="1451" data-end="1473">Expected Solution:</strong> Simulation or prototype concept for cost-efficient RLV architecture, propulsion optimization, or lightweight composite materials.</p> <h4 data-start="1607" data-end="1665"><strong data-start="1612" data-end="1663">2. Autonomous Space Debris Tracking and Removal</strong></h4> <p data-start="1666" data-end="1890">Create an automated system to detect, track, and manage orbital debris to ensure safer space operations.<br data-start="1770" data-end="1773" /><strong data-start="1773" data-end="1795">Expected Solution:</strong> AI/ML-based satellite tracking models, debris-mapping software, or robotic cleanup concepts.</p> <h4 data-start="1892" data-end="1953"><strong data-start="1897" data-end="1951">3. Next-Generation Satellite Communication Systems</strong></h4> <p data-start="1954" data-end="2217">Develop advanced communication architectures that enhance bandwidth, reliability, and latency for deep-space or Earth observation missions.<br data-start="2093" data-end="2096" /><strong data-start="2096" data-end="2118">Expected Solution:</strong> Design of a low-latency communication module or simulation model for inter-satellite networking.</p> <h4 data-start="2219" data-end="2284"><strong data-start="2224" data-end="2282">4. Electric and Hybrid Propulsion Systems for Aircraft</strong></h4> <p data-start="2285" data-end="2500">Reimagine propulsion technologies to support sustainable aviation and reduced carbon emissions.<br data-start="2380" data-end="2383" /><strong data-start="2383" data-end="2405">Expected Solution:</strong> Concept design or simulation for hybrid propulsion or battery-integrated propulsion systems.</p> <h4 data-start="2502" data-end="2573"><strong data-start="2507" data-end="2571">5. Advanced Aerodynamic Optimization for Hypersonic Vehicles</strong></h4> <p data-start="2574" data-end="2767">Explore computational methods to minimize drag and heat impact on high-speed aircraft.<br data-start="2660" data-end="2663" /><strong data-start="2663" data-end="2685">Expected Solution:</strong> CFD simulation, heat-resistant design model, or airflow optimization algorithm.</p> <h4 data-start="2769" data-end="2822"><strong data-start="2774" data-end="2820">6. Micro/Nano Satellite System Development</strong></h4> <p data-start="2823" data-end="3045">Design efficient and low-cost microsatellite systems for academic, agricultural, or defense applications.<br data-start="2928" data-end="2931" /><strong data-start="2931" data-end="2953">Expected Solution:</strong> End-to-end satellite design concept with payload specifications and control architecture.</p> <h4 data-start="3047" data-end="3126"><strong data-start="3052" data-end="3124">7. Space Habitat and Life Support Systems for Long-Duration Missions</strong></h4> <p data-start="3127" data-end="3366">Innovate sustainable systems that support human survival and comfort in long-term space missions or planetary bases.<br data-start="3243" data-end="3246" /><strong data-start="3246" data-end="3268">Expected Solution:</strong> Design prototype of closed-loop life support, oxygen recycling, or radiation shielding systems.</p> <h4 data-start="3368" data-end="3436"><strong data-start="3373" data-end="3434">8. AI-Driven Predictive Maintenance for Aerospace Systems</strong></h4> <p data-start="3437" data-end="3664">Develop intelligent algorithms for aircraft and spacecraft maintenance to prevent failures and optimize performance.<br data-start="3553" data-end="3556" /><strong data-start="3556" data-end="3578">Expected Solution:</strong> Predictive maintenance model integrating sensor data and AI-driven fault detection.</p> <h4 data-start="3666" data-end="3739"><strong data-start="3671" data-end="3737">9. Advanced Navigation and Control Systems for UAVs and Drones</strong></h4> <p data-start="3740" data-end="3966">Design precise and autonomous navigation solutions for UAVs operating in complex or GPS-denied environments.<br data-start="3848" data-end="3851" /><strong data-start="3851" data-end="3873">Expected Solution:</strong> Navigation software, hardware integration design, or algorithm for autonomous pathfinding.</p> <h4 data-start="3968" data-end="4022"><strong data-start="3973" data-end="4020">10. Individual Student Innovation Challenge</strong></h4> <p data-start="4023" data-end="4182">Open category for <strong data-start="4041" data-end="4115">students to propose original aerospace or space technology innovations</strong> — from propulsion to deep-space data systems or design concepts.</p> <hr data-start="4184" data-end="4187" /> <h5 data-start="4189" data-end="4225">🔹 3. Event Schedule (Three-Day)</h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="4227" data-end="4961"> <thead data-start="4227" data-end="4265"> <tr data-start="4227" data-end="4265"> <th data-start="4227" data-end="4237" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4229" data-end="4236">Day</strong></th> <th data-start="4237" data-end="4250" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4239" data-end="4249">Agenda</strong></th> <th data-start="4250" data-end="4265" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="4252" data-end="4263">Details</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="4307" data-end="4961"> <tr data-start="4307" data-end="4442"> <td data-start="4307" data-end="4336" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4309" data-end="4335">Day 1 – April 11, 2026</strong></td> <td data-start="4336" data-end="4371" data-col-size="sm">Inaugural Session & Theme Launch</td> <td data-start="4371" data-end="4442" data-col-size="md">Keynote sessions, problem statement release, and team finalization.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4443" data-end="4532"> <td data-start="4443" data-end="4446" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4446" data-end="4470" data-col-size="sm">Idea Pitch Submission</td> <td data-start="4470" data-end="4532" data-col-size="md">Teams submit brief abstracts outlining proposed solutions.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4533" data-end="4672"> <td data-start="4533" data-end="4562" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4535" data-end="4561">Day 2 – April 12, 2026</strong></td> <td data-start="4562" data-end="4599" data-col-size="sm">Prototype Development & Mentorship</td> <td data-start="4599" data-end="4672" data-col-size="md">Technical design, coding, or simulation sessions with mentor support.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4673" data-end="4756"> <td data-start="4673" data-end="4676" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4676" data-end="4694" data-col-size="sm">Mid-Hack Review</td> <td data-start="4694" data-end="4756" data-col-size="md">Mentors assess and provide feedback on technical progress.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4757" data-end="4873"> <td data-start="4757" data-end="4786" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="4759" data-end="4785">Day 3 – April 13, 2026</strong></td> <td data-start="4786" data-end="4817" data-col-size="sm">Final Presentation & Judging</td> <td data-start="4817" data-end="4873" data-col-size="md">Teams present their innovations before expert panel.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="4874" data-end="4961"> <td data-start="4874" data-end="4877" data-col-size="sm"></td> <td data-start="4877" data-end="4908" data-col-size="sm">Awards & Valedictory Session</td> <td data-start="4908" data-end="4961" data-col-size="md">Winners announced and closing ceremony conducted.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="4963" data-end="4966" /> <h5 data-start="4968" data-end="5013">🔹 4. Eligibility & Participation Rules</h5> <ul data-start="5015" data-end="5486"> <li data-start="5015" data-end="5045"> <p data-start="5017" data-end="5045"><strong data-start="5017" data-end="5031">Team Size:</strong> 2–4 members</p> </li> <li data-start="5046" data-end="5137"> <p data-start="5048" data-end="5137"><strong data-start="5048" data-end="5064">Eligibility:</strong> Open to students, researchers, engineers, and professionals worldwide.</p> </li> <li data-start="5138" data-end="5186"> <p data-start="5140" data-end="5186"><strong data-start="5140" data-end="5149">Mode:</strong> 100% Online (Global Participation)</p> </li> <li data-start="5187" data-end="5486"> <p data-start="5189" data-end="5211"><strong data-start="5189" data-end="5209">Code of Conduct:</strong></p> <ul data-start="5214" data-end="5486"> <li data-start="5214" data-end="5271"> <p data-start="5216" data-end="5271">Maintain originality, ethics, and academic integrity.</p> </li> <li data-start="5274" data-end="5340"> <p data-start="5276" data-end="5340">Use of open-source tools or authorized datasets is encouraged.</p> </li> <li data-start="5343" data-end="5405"> <p data-start="5345" data-end="5405">Collaboration, respect, and professionalism are mandatory.</p> </li> <li data-start="5408" data-end="5486"> <p data-start="5410" data-end="5486">Plagiarism or use of restricted information will lead to disqualification.</p> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="5488" data-end="5491" /> <h5 data-start="5493" data-end="5524">🔹 5. Evaluation Criteria</h5> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="5526" data-end="6073"> <thead data-start="5526" data-end="5561"> <tr data-start="5526" data-end="5561"> <th data-start="5526" data-end="5542" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5528" data-end="5541">Criterion</strong></th> <th data-start="5542" data-end="5561" data-col-size="md"><strong data-start="5544" data-end="5559">Description</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="5599" data-end="6073"> <tr data-start="5599" data-end="5680"> <td data-start="5599" data-end="5629" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5601" data-end="5628">Innovation & Creativity</strong></td> <td data-start="5629" data-end="5680" data-col-size="md">Novelty of idea and originality of the concept.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5681" data-end="5792"> <td data-start="5681" data-end="5725" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5683" data-end="5724">Practical Application / Social Impact</strong></td> <td data-start="5725" data-end="5792" data-col-size="md">Real-world applicability and relevance to aerospace challenges.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5793" data-end="5883"> <td data-start="5793" data-end="5824" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5795" data-end="5823">Technical Implementation</strong></td> <td data-start="5824" data-end="5883" data-col-size="md">Engineering soundness, modeling, and execution quality.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5884" data-end="5979"> <td data-start="5884" data-end="5916" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5886" data-end="5915">Scalability & Feasibility</strong></td> <td data-start="5916" data-end="5979" data-col-size="md">Potential for large-scale application or commercialization.</td> </tr> <tr data-start="5980" data-end="6073"> <td data-start="5980" data-end="6007" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="5982" data-end="6006">Presentation Quality</strong></td> <td data-start="6007" data-end="6073" data-col-size="md">Clarity, visualization, and persuasiveness of the final pitch.</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="6075" data-end="6078" /> <h5 data-start="6080" data-end="6112">🔹 6. Prizes & Recognition</h5> <p data-start="6114" data-end="6244">🏆 <strong data-start="6117" data-end="6142">Top 10 Ideas/Winners:</strong><br data-start="6142" data-end="6145" />Receive <strong data-start="6153" data-end="6182">USD 1000 Worth of Voucher</strong> under the <strong data-start="6193" data-end="6221">“Idea to Startup Scheme”</strong> by <strong data-start="6225" data-end="6241">SUKISH GROUP</strong>.</p> <p data-start="6246" data-end="6394">🥇 <strong data-start="6249" data-end="6265">Top 3 Ideas:</strong><br data-start="6265" data-end="6268" />Will be recommended to <strong data-start="6291" data-end="6334">major aerospace and space organizations</strong> for potential <strong data-start="6349" data-end="6380">seed funding and incubation</strong>, including:</p> <ul data-start="6395" data-end="6573"> <li data-start="6395" data-end="6440"> <p data-start="6397" data-end="6440">Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)</p> </li> <li data-start="6441" data-end="6497"> <p data-start="6443" data-end="6497">National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)</p> </li> <li data-start="6498" data-end="6508"> <p data-start="6500" data-end="6508">SpaceX</p> </li> <li data-start="6509" data-end="6541"> <p data-start="6511" data-end="6541">Boeing Research & Technology</p> </li> <li data-start="6542" data-end="6573"> <p data-start="6544" data-end="6573">European Space Agency (ESA)</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="6575" data-end="6608">🎖️ <strong data-start="6579" data-end="6606">Additional Recognition:</strong></p> <ul data-start="6609" data-end="6913"> <li data-start="6609" data-end="6663"> <p data-start="6611" data-end="6663">Certificates of Participation for all participants</p> </li> <li data-start="6664" data-end="6736"> <p data-start="6666" data-end="6736"><strong data-start="6666" data-end="6687">Innovation Awards</strong> during <strong data-start="6695" data-end="6734">MU International Awards 2026 Series</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6737" data-end="6839"> <p data-start="6739" data-end="6839">Opportunity to <strong data-start="6754" data-end="6837">showcase at MU International Conference on Space Science & Aerospace Innovation</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="6840" data-end="6913"> <p data-start="6842" data-end="6913">All selected ideas will be <strong data-start="6869" data-end="6911">abstracted in MU International Journal</strong></p> </li> </ul> <hr data-start="6915" data-end="6918" /> <h5 data-start="6920" data-end="6952">🔹 7. Registration Section</h5> <p data-start="6954" data-end="6999">💡 <strong data-start="6957" data-end="6983">Registration Deadline:</strong> April 4, 2026</p> <div class="_tableContainer_1rjym_1"> <div class="group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse"> <table class="w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)" data-start="7001" data-end="7343"> <thead data-start="7001" data-end="7051"> <tr data-start="7001" data-end="7051"> <th data-start="7001" data-end="7016" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7003" data-end="7015">Category</strong></th> <th data-start="7016" data-end="7026" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7018" data-end="7025">Fee</strong></th> <th data-start="7026" data-end="7051" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7028" data-end="7049">Registration Link</strong></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody data-start="7106" data-end="7343"> <tr data-start="7106" data-end="7205"> <td data-start="7106" data-end="7142" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7108" data-end="7141">Indian Team (up to 4 Members)</strong></td> <td data-start="7142" data-end="7149" data-col-size="sm">₹499</td> <td data-start="7149" data-end="7205" data-col-size="sm"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://rzp.io/rzp/4JM7ux4N" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7151" data-end="7203">Register Here (India)</a></td> </tr> <tr data-start="7206" data-end="7343"> <td data-start="7206" data-end="7249" data-col-size="sm"><strong data-start="7208" data-end="7248">International Team (up to 4 Members)</strong></td> <td data-start="7249" data-end="7258" data-col-size="sm">USD 50</td> <td data-start="7258" data-end="7343" data-col-size="sm"><a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/3ZZAY2H3ZDMBS" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7260" data-end="7341">Register Here (International)</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> </div> <hr data-start="7345" data-end="7348" /> <h5 data-start="7350" data-end="7381">🔹 8. Contact Information</h5> <p data-start="7383" data-end="7505">📧 <strong data-start="7386" data-end="7396">Email:</strong> <a class="decorated-link cursor-pointer" rel="noopener" data-start="7397" data-end="7420">contact@masteringup.com</a><br data-start="7420" data-end="7423" />🌐 <strong data-start="7426" data-end="7438">Website:</strong> <a class="decorated-link" href="https://www.masteringup.com/events" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="7439" data-end="7503">www.masteringup.com/events</a></p>