Mission Briefing
Greetings, Data Explorer. You have been granted top-level clearance to the newly declassified Galactic Archives. Your mission, assigned by Stellar Command, is to venture into this vast cosmic data. Analyze, visualize, and build groundbreaking applications from these data streams. The fate of future exploration is in your hands. Good luck.
Declassified Archive Streams
NASA Open APIs
Access planetary data, high-res imagery (APOD), and mission logs from deep space operations.
SpaceX Launch Data
Utilize real-time and historical data on rockets, launches, cores, and payloads for visualization and modeling.
ISS Live Location
Track the International Space Station's current position and overpass predictions for global locations.
Bonus Archive
A mystery API will be revealed on Day 1 to challenge your creative integration skills.
Choose Your Specialization
The Astrogator's AI
Build predictive models and intelligent systems using deep space and launch data. **(AI/ML Focus)**
The Celestial Cartographer
Create stunning and interactive data visualizations to map, track, and interpret cosmic events. **(Visualization Focus)**
Alien Artifacts Division
Focus on novelty and user experience, combining APIs in surprising ways for a creative new application. **(Creative Tech Focus)**
Mission Itinerary (10 AM - 5 PM Daily)
The Galactic Archives Hackathon runs from **24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025** (5 Days). Core activities are scheduled below.
Day 1: Launch
24/11/2025
- **10:00** Mission Briefing
- **11:00** Team Formation
- **14:00** Technical Workshops
- **17:00** Daily Debrief
Day 2: Build
25/11/2025
- **10:00** Coding Begins
- **13:00** Mentor Office Hours
- **15:00** Mid-day Checkpoint
- **17:00** Daily Debrief
Day 3: Deep Dive
26/11/2025
- **10:00** Specialized Workshops
- **12:00** Command Lunch & Learn
- **14:00** Team Consultations
- **17:00** Daily Debrief
Day 4: Polish
27/11/2025
- **10:00** Final Coding Sprint
- **13:00** Submission Review Guide
- **15:00** Project Documentation
- **17:00** Daily Debrief
Day 5: Debrief
28/11/2025
- **10:00** Final Submissions Due
- **12:00** Technical Judging
- **15:00** Awards Ceremony
- **17:00** Mission Complete