European Astro Pi Challenge
Write code that actually runs on the ISS — a real, verifiable first CS credential.
- Computer Science
- Natural Sciences
- Who can enter
- Age 19 or under — Mission Zero needs no experience and no hardware
- What it costs
- Free — ESA and the Raspberry Pi Foundation cover everything, including actually running your code on the ISS.
- When it closes
- Mar 22, 2027 — Mission Zero — entries 14 Sep 2026 to 22 Mar 2027 (noon UTC)
Sending this to someone sends the four facts above, not just a name — they will see who can enter and what it costs before they decide.