Results of the NASA Space Apps Challenge in Aktobe: innovations, experience and recognition of winners On October 5 and 6, 2024, in American Corner Aktobe, in partnership with aqtobe hub, the international hackathon NASA Space Apps Challenge was held, which brought together 79 participants who formed 19 teams. This global event provides technology enthusiasts with the opportunity to solve real scientific problems, and in Aktobe it has become a platform for the implementation of bold ideas aimed at solving urgent problems. During the hackathon, participants worked on a variety of projects, and the jury selected three teams whose ideas turned out to be the most innovative and promising:

Location: RABIS The team presented an exciting game with the laws of gravity in space, where players can experiment with gravity. This project not only entertains, but also teaches the basics of physics, making complex concepts accessible and understandable.

Location: Deplonia Deplonia has developed a GIS platform for farmers that helps manage agricultural land using geospatial data. This platform gives farmers access to information about soil, weather conditions and other important data, which helps to improve agricultural efficiency.

Location: Techblossom The Techblossom team's project is a game to improve the psychological state of astronauts. In the context of long-term missions in space, maintaining emotional balance is extremely important, and this game aims to reduce stress and maintain the good mood of the crews.

In addition to the winners, other teams were also noted, which offered equally interesting solutions:

Sunspot The Sunspot project has developed the concept of a satellite to detect and warn about solar flares, which can be an important contribution to protecting infrastructure on Earth from the effects of solar activity.

Legend The Legend team has created a board game for teaching climatology. The game makes learning about climate change and its consequences interesting and interactive, drawing attention to important environmental issues.

Westside Westside has developed an artificial intelligence website to monitor air cleanliness in Kazakhstan. This project helps to monitor air quality and provides up-to-date information to protect the health of citizens.

All 19 teams, regardless of the results, have gained extensive experience working on innovative projects, immersing themselves in solving real problems and communicating with professionals. The participants noted that the hackathon was a great opportunity for them to improve their skills, work in a team and gain useful knowledge that will be useful in the future.