August 5, 2025
We hope this message finds you well. Our names are Jennifer Berry, Federico Benazzo, and Theresa Tsaggaris, and we are Caltech graduate students on the 2026 Caltech Space Challenge organizing committee.
From March 22-27, 2026, Caltech will welcome 32 talented and highly motivated students for an intensive, five-day space-mission design competition themed “A Journey Through Blaze and Frost.” Participants, working in two teams and guided by mentors from NASA, industry, and academia, will develop a complete mission concept, culminating in a competitive design review before a panel of experts. The Challenge offers a unique opportunity to sharpen technical and teamwork skills, gain feedback from leading professionals, and connect with like-minded peers from around the world.
We invite talented students from the University of Washington to apply. Applicants from all relevant fields, engineering, the sciences, and project management, are encouraged. Program details and the online application are available at Caltech Space Challenge 2026. Applications close on September 5, 2025.
All expenses at Caltech for the event are paid, including meals and lodging. Accepted participants are encouraged to seek travel funding from their home institutions.
Attached is a flyer you may share with interested students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at caltechspacechallenge@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping us advertise this event. We look forward to hearing from your students! Apply here!
Best regards,
Jennifer, Federico, and Theresa
Jennifer, Federico, and Theresa
Jennifer Berry, Federico Benazzo & Theresa Tsaggaris | Student and Outreach Team
Caltech Space Challenge 2026
1200 E California Blvd | MC 105-50 | Pasadena CA 91125