Ctrl + Space Hackathon

Innovate Beyond Boundaries

NST ADYPU X LNMIIT JAIPUR

Aug 13 - Sep 21, 2025

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About The Hackathon

Ctrl + Space Hackathon brings together innovators, developers, engineers, and space enthusiasts to solve real-world challenges in space technology. This 3-round hackathon spans over 5 weeks, where teams will collaborate to create groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in space exploration and technology.

Whether you're a seasoned developer, a space science expert, or simply passionate about the cosmos, this hackathon offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of space technology through PPT submission, prototype development, and final presentation rounds.

3 Rounds

5 Weeks

60K In Prizes

Problem Statement

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AI & Navigation

ODIN - Optimal Dynamic Interplanetary Navigator

Design an agentic AI system capable of autonomously planning and dynamically replanning spacecraft trajectories for Earth-to-Moon missions with real-time hazard detection and avoidance.

Key Requirements:

Initialize with historical timestamps (2012-2018) for real space weather data
Continuously monitor solar activity, space weather, and orbital debris
Use Generative AI for real-time trajectory replanning when threats are detected
Generate human-readable decision logs with clear trade-off explanations
Evaluate options based on fuel efficiency (Δv cost), time, and crew safety

Expected Deliverables:

System architecture and workflow diagrams
Trajectory visualization and simulation dashboards
Mock-ups of decision logs and mission control interfaces
Demonstration of resilience under dynamic space conditions

AI/ML Space Weather Trajectory Planning Real-time Systems Decision Making

Mission Design

Intercepting 3I/ATLAS Interstellar Object

Design and simulate a comprehensive space mission to intercept the mysterious interstellar object 3I/ATLAS (C/2019 Y4) before it exits our solar system forever.

Mission Components:

Track the Object: Build a platform to visualize real-time 3I/ATLAS trajectory
Design the Mission: Interactive "click to chase" mission planning interface
Interactive Experience: Engaging 3D visualizations and gamified interface

Technical Considerations:

Launch window optimization and precise timing analysis
Spacecraft propulsion system selection (chemical, electric, nuclear, solar sail)
Travel time vs fuel efficiency trade-offs and mission constraints
Scientific payload design for comprehensive object study
Educational value and public engagement aspects

Submission Phases:

Phase 1: PPT presentation with mission concept and approach
Phase 2: Working prototype with GitHub repository and deployed demo

Orbital Mechanics 3D Visualization Mission Planning Interactive Design Gamification

Data Science

Multi-Messenger Event Correlator

Build an advanced system to fetch astrophysical event data from multiple sources and identify potentially related cosmic events through sophisticated spatial and temporal correlation analysis.

Data Sources Integration:

Gravitational Waves: GWOSC (Gravitational Wave Open Science Center)
Optical Transients: ZTF (Zwicky Transient Facility) or TNS (Transient Name Server)
High-Energy Events: NASA HEASARC (gamma-ray bursts, X-ray transients)
Stellar Catalogs: SIMBAD or VizieR for celestial object context and metadata

Correlation Analysis Methods:

Temporal Correlation: Events within defined time windows (±10 minutes to ±1 day)
Spatial Correlation: Sky coordinate matching (RA/Dec) within angular distances
Cross-Messenger Detection: Multi-source event flagging with confidence scoring
Event Classification: Identification of neutron star mergers, supernovae, and other phenomena