Astro Pi Mission Space Lab 2025/26

Verified

Programming

International

Competition Overview

Eligible ages: ? - 19

School level: Teams of 2-6 young people aged 19 and under, supervised by a mentor

Competition stages: Mentor registration, Python program development, submission, flight-status assessment, ISS deployment, data/certificates

Registration method: School or Individual

Fee: Free

Online / in-person: Online

Registration open: 8 Sept 2025

Registration deadline: 16 Feb 2026

Registration closed

Competition date start: 1 Apr 2026

Competition date end: 30 Jun 2026

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Suitable level: Advanced Level

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Entry requirement: Restricted entry

Skill demand: Advanced skill demand

Output: Short task

Preparation: Substantial preparation

Selection process: International 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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Submissions for 2025/26 closed on 16 February 2026. Mission Space Lab 2026/27 will open in September 2026.

Last checked at: 4 Jul 2026

Verification status: Verified

Official page says submissions for Mission Space Lab 2025/26 closed on 16 February 2026.
Official page says Mission Space Lab 2026/27 will open for submissions in September 2026.
Official page says participants must be aged 19 and under, in teams of 2-6, supervised by a mentor.
Official timeline says programs with flight status are deployed on the ISS in April-May 2026 and teams receive data/certificates in May-June 2026.