Space grand challenge 2022 - OCTOBER 7-9, 2022

Gamification and Esports for Space and Cybersecurity Skills Development


The Space Grand Challenge is an international competition open to middle and high school students from across the globe! Teams from all over the world will compete in a gamified satellite cybercrime scenario to help solve Mission Kolluxium Z-85-0.

The winners of the 2022 Space Grand Challenge

Space Grand Champion and Advanced High School: Team “Half Dome” from Franklin High School in Elk Grove, CA, USA
Beginner High School: Team “KAJEANNE” from Monterey Trail High School in Elk Grove, CA, USA

Advanced Middle School: Team “CyberAegis Equinox” from Design 39 Campus in San Diego, CA, USA
Beginner Middle School: Team “The Other Half” from Toby Johnson Middle School in Elk Grove, CA, USA

Advanced International: Team “NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION” from Pacific Academy in Surrey, BC, Canada
Beginner International: Team “SerranoSupremacy” from Academia Británica Cuscatleca in San Salvador, El Salvador 

event Schedule

Date description
Friday, October 7, 2022 - 5:00PM
Welcome & Introduction, Guest Speakers & Presentations, Competition Logistics and Closing, Q&A
Saturday, October 8, 2022 - 9:00AM
Live Broadcast begins on Twitch, Opening Remarks & Competition Kick-Off
Sunday, October 9, 2022 - 9:00AM
Closing Ceremony Begins, Guest Presentation, Winners Announced, Closing Remarks

Event Preperation

The Space Grand Challenge will incorporate key skills and knowledge. Use these training resources to make sure your team is well equipped for the challenge. Complete with practice challenges, training resources by subject, and guides for specialized tools, these courses have everything that you and your team need to compete. Coaches training available too!

Hardware & Software Compatibility Notes

  • The Space Grand Challenge uses Unity WebGL which is supported by Google Chrome and FireFox web browsers only. Microsoft Edge and Apple Safari web browsers, mobile devices, and Chromebooks are not supported.
  • Please see Hardware Requirements for Remote Desktop (RDP) requirements.

stay connected

The CCI will be using social media and other outreach channels to hide competition puzzles and clues leading up to the competition. Be sure to follow the CCI on all social media platforms to stay engaged and be on the lookout for challenge hints that will help your team solve Mission Luna.