The World Space Vision and AI Challenge

A four-day global event in Houston for student teams

A student team challenge connecting space-related problems with responsible AI analysis and human decision-making.

REGISTRATION TEMPORARILY CLOSED

Student teams use AI-supported analysis and cross-disciplinary thinking to explore space-related problems, then explain the reasoning behind their decisions.

Teams are encouraged to consider technical, human, business, legal, and ethical perspectives.

Economic Impact

Global Recognition

Industry Growth

Space Exploration

Entrepreneurial Development

AI-supported analysis

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Program support

Timeline

Program and Agenda

Day 1

Leadership Summit and Registration

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Leadership summit

Current speakers, mentors, awards, and other support are confirmed for each edition.

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Team Registration

Receive Challenge Topics

Evening Challenge Preparation

Day 2

Space Challenges Kickoff

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Keynote

Space Industry Challenge Announcements

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Full-Day Competition

Teams begin developing solutions using AI tools

NETWORKING

with Universities and Companies

Day 3

AI-supported problem framing

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Keynote

Teams compare evidence, options, and tradeoffs with AI support.

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Competition Continues

Teams exchange ideas and talent across the competition

NETWORKING

with Universities and Companies

Day 4

Final Competition and Award Ceremony

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Final Presentations

Top Teams Pitch Solutions

11:00 AM 12:00 PM

Award Ceremony

12:00 PM
Closing Remarks "See You Next
Year!"

Living in Space: AI-Supported Analysis

The challenge asks students to use AI tools while checking outputs and keeping human judgment responsible for the final decision.

Rules

Student teams may use available AI tools to explore a problem, compare options, and present a human-owned decision.

Guidelines

Teams that do not advance can license their solutions to other teams or partner companies, so strong work keeps its value.

Guidelines

Challenges are provided by leading space companies ensuring industry relevance.

Astronaut Panelist​

Brian ​Duffy​

Dr. Leroy ​Chiao​

Carl​​ ​Walz​

SPACE DREAMS X AI POWER​

For current program dates and participation details, visit SVAC.ai or contact edu@thehasse.org.

Winning Teams Receive

Seed Funding:
To further develop their solutions or startups.
Scholarships:
To support continued education in AI and space fields.
Mentorship:
Guidance from industry leaders in AI and space innovation.
Incubation Programs:
Opportunities to grow their projects with Houston-based incubators.