Global Space Challenge
Oct 3rd-10th 2026
Hosted by Space Teams Academy and One Giant Leap Australia Foundation
COMPETITION OVERVIEW
Launch with Us!
Space Teams Academy and One Giant Leap Australia Foundation invite students worldwide to take part in a six-day virtual space mission, where you’ll learn the engineering design process, apply new STEM skills, and run real-time mission simulations. Work as a team to design a mission to another planet, guided by lessons, live sessions with astronauts and engineers, and an integrated AI mentor. Open to explorers ages 12+, this immersive program runs four hours per day and welcomes schools, clubs, and individual teams.
Registration opens Spring 2026 — secure your school’s spot now for priority sponsorship opportunities so you can launch your students’ next great mission!
HOW IT WORKS
All activities are performed using the SpaceCRAFT Mission Design software, which is downloaded to your computer or accessed via a Virtual Machine (by request). Whether doing an activity solo or with your team, you must have a good internet connection! Direct verbal and text-chat communication with your team is available when using the software. Team members can be physically together or collaborate remotely and asynchronously. A live leaderboard shows team rankings, and support is available to ensure seamless onboarding and mission execution.