Yes, you read that right: 100,000+ college students racing against time to solve real space-tech problems. From AI to satellite imagery, they tackled 15 tough challenges; and the top 34 teams fought it out in Hyderabad for the crown. What’s wild? This isn’t just a college competition. It’s ISRO’s secret talent hunt. The agency isn’t just watching; they’re recruiting the brightest minds to help build India’s next space mission. If you’re a student with a tech brain, this might be your golden ticket. The future of Indian space tech? It’s being coded right now; by undergrads, postgrads, and PhD scholars who didn’t wait for permission. They built. They competed. And ISRO is paying close attention. Next time you hear about a space hackathon, don’t scroll past. You might be one project away from joining the team that puts India on Mars.