StellarXplorers Space Systems Competition
Catalog organization: Air & Space Forces Association
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What Is StellarXplorers Space Systems Competition?
StellarXplorers challenges middle- and high-school teams of two to six students to solve space-system design problems with an adult team director. For 2026–27, teams register by October 14, competitors by October 21 and fees are due November 5. Standard entry is USD 250 per team, with specified USD 125 categories and Title I waivers. Online rounds use six-hour working windows; selected teams advance to a physical Denver final April 28–30, 2027. Verify the current rules and software requirements, and distinguish team approval from later roster registration.
StellarXplorers Space Systems Competition Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 6–12 |
| Application deadline | Team registration: October14,2026 (date only); competitor roster October21; payment November5 |
| Listing last updated | October 9, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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