SpaceGen United hackathon participants

This summer, SpaceGen United brought together 140 students and young professionals from 52 countries with one thing in common: they are all passionate about space. Arising from the virtual event came a brilliant idea to help the public remain informed about the COVID-19 pandemic.

As part of SpaceGen United, ESA hosted a hackathon that tasked delegates to design an application using space technology to address UN Sustainable Development Goal 3: good health and well-being. The hackathon focused on the consequences of lockdown, isolation, and remote living. 21 participants took part, working in five teams to design their application, develop a business model, and prepare a final pitch to ESA judges.