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From satellite systems to rocket engineering, Mars habitat design to deep space communications — the space engineers of tomorrow are trained here.

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VISION & SCOPE

Explore the frontiers of space

The Space Technologies category invites students to develop projects across a wide spectrum — from satellite engineering to rocket propulsion systems, planetary exploration vehicles to space habitat design.

Teams will design, prototype and simulate innovative solutions inspired by real-world space missions. Throughout the project, you will engage with interdisciplinary topics such as orbital mechanics, thermal control, communication systems and life support technologies.

This category combines curiosity, engineering skill and scientific thinking to prepare participants to become pioneers of the space age.

Uzay Teknolojileri
6+
Project Areas
2-5
Team Members
90 min
Presentation Time
500
Max Score
PROJECT AREAS

Thematic Focus Areas

Teams can develop a project covering one or more of the following areas.

Rockets & Propulsion Systems

Projects on solid/liquid fuel rocket engines, hybrid propulsion systems, fuel optimization and launch simulations.

Satellite Systems

CubeSat design, remote sensing, orbital calculations, solar panel arrays and satellite communication protocols.

Planetary Exploration Vehicles

Mars rover design, autonomous navigation algorithms, terrain analysis sensors and sample collection mechanisms.

Space Habitat Design

Lunar or Martian base concepts, life support systems (air, water, food cycles), radiation protection and 3D-printed construction.

Space Energy & Power Systems

Solar power in space, radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTG), wireless power transmission and energy storage solutions.

Deep Space Communications

High-latency tolerant protocols, laser-based space communication, antenna design and interplanetary data transfer systems.

TEAM & PROJECT RULES

Competition requirements

2-5 People Team Size
Model/Simulation Project Format
Max. 20 Pages Technical Report
15 + 10 min Presentation + Q&A

Originality

Projects must be entirely designed by the team; off-the-shelf kits or purchased modules cannot serve as main components.

Safety

Projects involving rockets or propulsion systems must comply with all safety protocols; flammable/explosive materials must not be brought to the venue.

Documentation

The design process, engineering decisions, test data and results must all be explained in detail in the technical report.

COMPETITION PROCESS

Step-by-Step Competition Flow

All stages from application to finals.

1
STAGE 1

Online Registration & Project Summary

Teams register on the online platform and submit their project topic and a short vision summary (500 words).

2
STAGE 2

Preliminary: Technical Report

The jury evaluates submitted technical reports based on scientific validity, innovation and feasibility criteria.

3
STAGE 3

Prototype / Simulation Development

Selected teams develop their physical prototypes or digital simulations and collect test data.

4
STAGE 4

Live Presentation & Jury Evaluation

Teams present their projects to the jury, followed by a technical Q&A session.

5
STAGE 5

Final Evaluation & Awards Ceremony

Final scoring across all criteria is conducted, and winning teams receive their awards.

EVALUATION

Scoring Criteria

Projects are evaluated out of 500 total points based on the following criteria.

Criterion Weight Detail
Design Quality %25 Engineering approach, system integration, balance of aesthetics and functionality.
Technical Depth %20 Correct application of physics and engineering principles, consistency of calculations.
Innovation %20 Original ideas, unconventional solutions, inspiring vision.
Feasibility %15 Real-world implementation potential of the project, cost and technical feasibility.
Presentation %10 Communication skills, quality of visual materials, answers to questions.
Technical Report %10 Report scope, use of scientific language, references and data presentation.
DELIVERABLES

Project Deliverables

Physical Model or Simulation

Must be presented as a 3D model, working prototype or digital simulation (CAD, Simulink, KSP, OpenRocket, etc.).

Technical Report

Max. 20-page report covering the project purpose, design process, engineering decisions, test data and results.

Presentation Video

A 3-minute introductory video for the preliminary stage showing the working project and team vision.

Test Data & Analyses

Simulation outputs, test results, performance graphs and comparative analyses submitted digitally.

Rules Booklet

Ready to design the future of space?

Apply now to showcase your engineering skills and space vision on the international platform.

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