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General rules for eligibility onto the program:
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Be aged between 16-18 at the time of application
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Pay a £200 application fee for the team to be registered
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Have a group of students to form 1 team. Max 5 students per team
Who is Eligible?
The Cubesat Challenge program is open exclusively to students aged 16 to 18 competing as teams of up to 5. This exciting opportunity is designed for students with a passion for space, science, and innovation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Please note that the CubeSat Challenge program will take place during term time.
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If selected, students will need to miss one week of school. We strongly encourage you to check with your school administration prior to applying to ensure that you are able to participate.
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Once accepted onto the program you will automatically receive an official letter to provide to your school for approval and support
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Only teams can be accepted. A team consists of up to 5 students. For every team a teacher and/or guardian must be prepared to accompany the team to the final if selected.
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If selected for the final at Teesside University you must make your own arrangements for travel to Middlesbrough. We do not provide any accommodation, travel or meals (except lunch during the event). We can offer recommendations and discounts in some cases.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Selection process
Once the application process stage closes all applications will be judged by our team of experts.
Once all entries have been judged the top 30 teams will be selected and notified
The selected students attend the 5-day Cubesat challenge at Teesside University.
Timeline
March 15
Registrations Open
July 15
Registrations Close
September 1
Finalists announced
October 20-24
The Cubesat Challenge runs at Teesside University
Important Terms and Conditions
UKNSP = UK NATIONAL SPACE PROGRAM
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of £200 per team of up to 5 students is required to submit an application to the program. This fee covers administrative costs and will not be refunded under any circumstances, including withdrawal from the program or failure to meet eligibility criteria.
Program Dates and Attendance
Selected participants are required to attend the full duration of the program, which will take place during regular school term, from November 3-7, 2025. Participants must ensure that they obtain approval from their school to miss any required days of attendance. Once accepted, a formal letter from Skillup Group will be provided to participants to present to their schools for authorization.
Media Coverage
By participating in the program, participants agree to allow media coverage and photographs to be taken during the event. Skillup group must be named as official providers in any media representation. Additionally, Skillup Group must be contacted for quotes where relevant.
Conduct
Participants are expected to maintain professional conduct throughout the program. Any behavior deemed inappropriate by the organizers may result in immediate removal from the program without refund or recourse.
Program Modifications
Skillup Group Limited reserves the right to make changes to the program schedule, structure, or location if necessary. Participants will be notified of any significant changes in advance.
Liability
Skillup Group Limited is not liable for any personal injury, loss, or damage that may occur during participation in the program. Participants are responsible for their own safety and the safety of their belongings.
Participation and Supervision
All teams must be accompanied by a guardian or designated supervisor at all times while participating in the competition. SkillUp accepts no responsibility for the safety or supervision of students outside of the official program location and hours (9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. daily).
Find the rest of our terms and conditions HERE
APPLICATION
Fill in the Application Form and submit by paying the application processing fees. Once submitted you well get a link for your interview.
INTERVIEW
Complete the mandatory one-way video interview as a team to successfully submit your application for judging. Videos must be 2-3 mins in length.
RESULT
All the applicants will be informed the final selection result on/before 1st September 2025
Application Steps
Go Beyond
What topic does our video have to be about?
In teams, students will create a 2–3 minute video highlighting innovative ways to tackle the growing challenge of space debris.
Entries should detail feasible solutions, discuss environmental and economic impacts, and demonstrate how the proposed ideas could contribute to a cleaner, safer orbital environment for all.
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