ASCEND Vietnam 2026 - Aeroo Satellite Challenge For Empowering Next-Gen Developers

ASCEND – AEROO Satellite Challenge for Empowering Next-Gen Developers is a premier national satellite design and innovation competition in Indonesia. It brings together STEM, Design Thinking, and Entrepreneurship to inspire and prepare the next generation of youth passionate about space and innovation. 

ASCEND serves as the official national qualifier for the International Finale in Kazakhstan. The program is organized with the support of the Aerospace Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, under the auspices of the Kazakhstan Government. National champions will earn the opportunity to represent their country at International Space Day 2026 in Kazakhstan, where they will build and launch their developed satellites with full sponsorship provided (T&Cs apply).

Prizes and Opportunities

All participants who successfully complete the ASCEND – AEROO Satellite Challenge will receive:

• Certificates of Participation, endorsed by The Global Citizen Education Group, AEROO, and Kazakhstan Government.
• Project Showcase on the official competition GitHub repository.

Top national teams and champions will receive:

• National Champion Award: To represent their country at International Space Day 2026 in Kazakhstan (T&Cs apply).
• Creative Design Award: For projects that best blend innovation, aesthetics, and functionality.
• Technical Excellence Award: For projects demonstrating outstanding engineering and build quality.
• Social Impact Award: For projects showing strong potential to create positive change in communities.
• Scientific Discovery Award: For projects that apply the scientific method to achieve meaningful discoveries.