The world of fitness app development is about to get a lot more exciting! The Artemis Generation is calling upon high school and community college students to take part in an innovative coding challenge that's out of this world. This unique opportunity allows students to contribute their skills to deep space exploration missions, with the ultimate goal of landing the next American astronauts on the Moon – and ultimately, sending the first humans to Mars.
Event Details
The 2026 challenge guide will be available this Fall, with registration kicking off in September. Mark your calendars for April 13-16, 2026, when the event takes place at the Johnson Space Center. This competition is open to U.S. students of all ages and grade levels, making it an inclusive opportunity for aspiring fitness app developers.
Getting Started
To kick-start their coding adventure, participants will receive the ADC Handbook, which provides a comprehensive guide on how to get started with the challenge. The handbook will be available alongside registration this Fall, so stay tuned for more information!
Classroom Coding Challenges
In preparation for the main event, students can complete individual coding challenges that can be completed in one to two classroom days. To participate, they'll need access to a block code platform, such as Code.org's "App Lab" (though any block code platform is welcome). These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging, while also developing essential coding skills.
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Related Resources
To further inspire students, NASA has curated four standards-aligned activities that focus on propulsion with the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket. Additionally, there are four more activities centered around habitation with the Gateway – a future lunar habitat. These resources provide valuable learning experiences for aspiring fitness app developers.
Join the Artemis Generation!
For students in middle school and beyond, NASA's Join Artemis program offers authentic, hands-on learning experiences that allow them to flex their design and engineering skills. By building and launching high-powered rockets, designing robots capable of mining the Moon’s surface or traversing difficult lunar terrain, creating human-powered rovers, and testing technologies and tools, students can gain valuable experience in fitness app development.
Contact Us
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