Astro Pi Mission Zero 2025/26

Verified

Programming

International

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: ? - 19

School level: Individuals or teams of up to 4 young people aged 19 and under, supervised by a mentor

Competition stages: Mentor registration, browser-based Python program, submission, ISS run, certificate

Registration method: School or Individual

Fee: Free

Online / in-person: Online

Registration open: 8 Sept 2025

Registration deadline: 23 Mar 2026

Registration closed

Competition date start: 1 May 2026

Competition date end: 30 Jun 2026

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Suitable level: Intermediate Level

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Entry requirement: Open entry

Skill demand: Advanced skill demand

Output: Short task

Preparation: Light preparation

Selection process: National selection

Recognition: Local or basic recognition

6 evaluation dimensions have source-backed automatic scores; 0 dimensions need conflict review.

Last evaluated: 11 Jun 2026

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Entries for 2025/26 closed on 23 March 2026. Mission Zero 2026/27 will open in September 2026.

Last checked at: 4 Jul 2026

Verification status: Verified

Official page says Mission Zero 2025/26 entries closed on 23 March 2026 at 12:00 noon CET.
Official page says Mission Zero 2026/27 will open for submissions in September 2026.
Official page says participants are aged 19 and under and may enter individually or in teams of up to 4 under mentor supervision.
Official timeline says programs run on the ISS in May 2026 and certificates are sent in June 2026.