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The Space Grand Challenge 2026: Silent Horizons has officially come to a close! 🚀From innovative ideas to incredible col...
04/29/2026

The Space Grand Challenge 2026: Silent Horizons has officially come to a close! 🚀

From innovative ideas to incredible collaboration, this year’s competition showcased the brilliance and creativity of everyone involved. We are so grateful to all participants, mentors, judges, sponsors, and supporters who made SGC such a success.

As we continue to grow and improve, we would love to hear from you.

If you participated in or attended SGC 2026, please take a few minutes to share your feedback. Your insights help us enhance the experience and make next year’s challenge even better. 🌠

Feedback link: https://sgc-live.cacyber.net/. (Click on the Feedback menu section)

Whether it’ is what you loved, what surprised you, or what we can improve on, we are excited to hear from you.

Thank you again for being part of something truly inspiring. 🛰️ 🌎

Only 48 Hours Left! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Compete in Space Grand Challenge 2026: Silent Horizons 🚀There’s still tim...
04/22/2026

Only 48 Hours Left! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Compete in Space Grand Challenge 2026: Silent Horizons 🚀

There’s still time to join the Space Grand Challenge 2026 and compete against students from across the nation, including California, Arizona, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and beyond!

🛰️ Mission Game Date: April 25, 2026
📅 Registration Deadline: April 23 at 11:30 PM PDT
🔗 Register now: https://noyce.calpoly.edu/cybersecurity/space-grand-challenge-program/

Designed by Cal Poly students at the intersection of space exploration and cybersecurity, the SGC puts middle and high school students in the role of cyber defenders protecting real-world missions beyond Earth. This free, virtual, game-based competition goes beyond coding — it’s about building the next generation of professionals ready to secure the future of space.

Spread the word to students, educators, and school counselors, time is running out!

There's still time to register for the Space Grand Challenge 2026, and your chance to compete against students from acro...
04/20/2026

There's still time to register for the Space Grand Challenge 2026, and your chance to compete against students from across the nation, including California, Arizona, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and more! 🚀

🛰️ Mission Game Date: April 25, 2026
📅 Registration Deadline: April 23 at 11:30 PM PDT
🔗 Register now: https://sgc-live.cacyber.net/

Designed by Cal Poly students and built on the intersection of space exploration and cybersecurity, the SGC puts middle and high school students in the role of cyber defenders protecting real-world missions beyond Earth. This free, virtual, game-based competition isn't just about coding — it's about building the next generation of professionals who can secure the systems that take us to space.

Spread the word to every student, educator, and school counselor you know.

04/16/2026

Silent Horizons 2026 is starting on April 25th, 2026 and the mission has never been more exciting!🚀

This year’s Space Grand Challenge places participants inside a high stakes cybersecurity simulation where a global satellite network is under threat. With over 20,000 CubeSats in orbit and millions of users depending on secure communication, teams must analyze, adapt, and defend against evolving cyberattacks in real time.

Space Grand Challenge: Silent Horizons is an immersive learning experience that bridges space technology, cybersecurity, and global collaboration. Participants are not just solving problems but instead stepping into the roles of analysts, engineers, and defenders tasked with protecting the infrastructure that powers our connected world.

From phishing detection to secure access control and network defense, every decision matters and every second counts. Join us as we watch the next generation of innovators rise to the challenge, push boundaries, and redefine what it means to secure the final frontier.

🛰️ Mission Game Date: April 25, 2026
📅 Registration Deadline: April 23 at 11:30 PM PDT
🔗 Register now: https://sgc-live.cacyber.net/

🚀 The Space Grand Challenge 2026 is officially open for registration!The SGC is a FREE, virtual, game-based cybersecurit...
03/27/2026

🚀 The Space Grand Challenge 2026 is officially open for registration!

The SGC is a FREE, virtual, game-based cybersecurity competition built for middle and high school students. Created by Cal Poly students, it combines space exploration with real-world cyber defense — putting young people on the front lines of protecting missions beyond Earth. No experience needed. Just a love of space, games, and problem-solving.

🛰️ Mission Game Date: April 25, 2026
⏰ Registration Deadline: April 23 at 11:30 PM PDT
📲 Register here: https://sgc-live.cacyber.net/

Spread the word and share this with a parent, teacher, or student who'd love this. The next generation of cyber defenders starts here. 🌎

- brought to you by the CalPoly Noyce School of Applied Computing

A new interview has gone live in our Horizon Highlights series, featuring Morgan Swanson. ⭐As we approach Space Grand Ch...
03/17/2026

A new interview has gone live in our Horizon Highlights series, featuring Morgan Swanson. ⭐

As we approach Space Grand Challenge 2026: Silent Horizons, we continue our mission to connect students with professionals leading innovation in space systems, engineering, and mission operations.

In this conversation, Morgan shares his career journey into the space industry and provides insight into his work at Space-ng, where he supports go-to-market efforts for Sol3 and program management for the Blue Ghost mission. He also reflects on lessons learned from both mission work and entrepreneurship, offering perspectives on where space technology is headed. 🌠

These conversations are designed to give students a clearer understanding of career pathways while highlighting both the technical skills and mindset required to succeed in rapidly evolving industries.

🎥Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdTV8jgeTnI

🔗For more details, please visit our Space Grand Challenge web page: https://noyce.calpoly.edu/cybersecurity/space-grand-challenge-program/

03/11/2026

Horizon Highlights Clips featuring Maxim Lavrov! ⭐

As part of our Space Grand Challenge 2026 Edition, we are highlighting leaders who are helping shape the future of cybersecurity, technology, and innovation.

In this episode, Maxim Lavrov shares insights on the growing role of data analytics in cybersecurity, the importance of analytical thinking, and how students can begin preparing for careers in an increasingly data-driven digital landscape. As cybersecurity challenges continue to evolve, the ability to interpret data, identify patterns, and think critically about emerging threats has become an essential skill for the next generation of professionals. 🚀

Through conversations like this, Horizon Highlights aims to give students a behind the scenes look at real careers in cybersecurity and technology. By hearing directly from professionals in the field, students gain valuable perspectives on career pathways, industry challenges, and the mindset required to navigate complex technological problems.

As we prepare for this year’s competition, SGC: Silent Horizons, these interviews help connect the technical skills students develop during the challenge with the real world experiences and expertise of professionals working in cybersecurity today. Our goal at the Cal Poly CCI is to help bridge the gap between education and industry by giving students practical insights into how these skills are applied in real world environments. 🌎

🎥 Watch the full interview here:
https://youtu.be/QvndY4N_V_k?si=ZGEVwyl2njyS2WEf

A new interview is live in our Horizon Highlights series this week, featuring Maxim Lavrov! 🎥As we count down to Space G...
03/10/2026

A new interview is live in our Horizon Highlights series this week, featuring Maxim Lavrov! 🎥

As we count down to Space Grand Challenge 2026: Silent Horizons, we are continuing to bring students closer to the professionals working in cybersecurity and technology. Today’s featured guest, Maxim Lavrov, shares insights on his career journey, what it is like working with data in the cybersecurity industry, and advice for students interested in building a future in cyber.

These conversations are designed to give students a clearer view of what careers in cybersecurity actually look like, highlight both the skills that matter most and the mindset needed to tackle constantly evolving threats. 🌎

The Space Grand Challenge is a global, virtual, game-based cybersecurity competition built by Cal Poly students for middle and high school students. Its mission is to expand the cyber talent pipeline, make STEM education engaging and accessible, and prepare the next generation of innovators through immersive, space themed storytelling and esports driven learning.

Watch the latest interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvndY4N_V_k

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