Astro Pi Mission Space Lab

Verified

Programming

United Kingdom

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: 10 - 19

School level: Upper primary to secondary (mentor-supervised, age <= 19)

Competition stages: Two-phase submission cycle leading to ISS execution

Registration method: School or individual

Fee: Free

Online / in-person: Online

Dates

Registration open: 8 Sept 2025

Registration deadline: 23 Feb 2026

Registration open

Competition date start: 1 May 2026

Competition date end: 30 Jun 2026

Trust Metadata

Last checked at: 16 Feb 2026

Verification status: Verified


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Evidence Text
  • Challenge opens 8 Sep 2025.
  • Phase 1 deadline is 24 Oct 2025 17:00 CEST.
  • Phase 2 deadline is 23 Feb 2026 12:00 CET.
  • Teams are 2-6 young people with mentor supervision.
  • Selected programs run on ISS in May 2026 and outcomes in June 2026.
Notes

Team size 2-6 with mandatory mentor. Phase 1 deadline 24 Oct 2025 17:00 CEST; Phase 2 deadline 23 Feb 2026 12:00 CET.

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