Local Award Categories
- Best Use of Data: The project that best makes space data accessible or leverages it for a unique application.
- Best Use of Technology: The project that exemplifies the most innovative use of technology.
- Best Mission Concept: The project with the most plausible concept and design.
- Most Inspirational: The project that captures our hearts.
- Global Nominee: The project that advances to the next round of global judging with NASA.
Source: Participant FAQ →
Congratulations to the 2025 Winners!
- Seattle Global Nominee: Data Driven/ExoPlanet Explorers
- Seattle Global Nominee: Gaia+Leo
- Best Use of Data: ARKNova
- Best Use of Technology: Data Driven/ExoPlanet Explorers
- Best Mission Concept: Gaia+Leo
- Best Storytelling Award: STARtup in the Sky
- Most Inspirational: PhenoWatchers
- Art and Technology Award: Rock Bottom Solutions
- Global Connection Award: Aero Dynamix
And a special thanks to all who participated!
Historical Winners
2024
- Seattle Global Nominee: AgriOrbit
- Seattle Global Nominee: GeoBrains
- Best Use of Data: GeoBrains
- Best Use of Technology: EXO-Explorer
- Best Mission Concept: AgriOrbit
- Best Storytelling Award: AgriOrbit
- Most Inspirational: Thunderbirds
- Art and Technology Award: Symphony of Light
- Global Connection Award: SpaceDawgs
2023
- Seattle’s Global Nominee: ExoSpace
- Best Use of Data: NASA In The Hood
- Best Use of Technology: moonGlobe
- Best Mission Concept: FlameSavers
- Most Inspirational: ExoSpace
- Best Storytelling Award: GoofyAhProductions
2022
- Seattle’s Global Nominee: Give the Sun a Voice
- Best Use of Art & Technology: Give the Sun a Voice
- Best Use of Data: Team Rocket
- Best Mission Concept: SolarCycle 25
- Most Inspirational: GoofyAhProductions
