VAIP Space Project Competition
1st competition is now closed but you can explore more opportunities.
WHAT IS VAIP?
The VAIP (Vision from Above, Impact on the Planet) Space Project Competition is a global astronomy competition, where students get the opportunity to apply astronomy to social problem-solving.
Vision from Above,
Impact on the Planet
Individuals, or teams of 2-5 create a space development project which can help solve an existing social issue on the earth. 25 selected teams/individuals will produce a 5-minute presentation introducing their plan. This will be presented live on Zoom.
Ultimately, participants would gain a more profound comprehension of the space development and how it contributes to make the world a better place.
Agenda
2024
August 1
August 24
August 25
-August 27
September 5
August 22
Applications Open!
Application Deadline
Project Submission Deadline
Presentation & Judging Day via Zoom
Competition Schedule(You can choose one of them!)
August 25, 1:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. (UTC)
August 25, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (UTC)
August 26, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (UTC)
August 27, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (UTC)
Results Announced via Email
Judging Criteria
Innovation and Creativity
30 Points
Technical Feasibility
35 Points
Impact and
Benefit
20Points
Impact and
Benefit
20Points
1. Innovation and Creativity (30%)
2. Technical Feasibility (35%)
3. Impact and Benefit (20%)
4. Presentation and Communication (15%)
For more detailed judging criteria, please check here.
Prizes
Best Overall Project
Best Innovative Project
Best Technically-Feasible Project
Best Impactful Project
Best Presentation
Ready to Apply?
Click here to sign up!
If you are not sure how to make a proposal, please follow this format.
When your project proposal is done, please submit it from here!