Journey to Mars is a multi-year innovation program aimed at enabling human life on Mars through open, collaborative engineering.
The 72-hour hackathon brought together 70 makers from across India to design and prototype Mars-ready hardware solutions.
Participants built real, functional prototypes like smart fault detection systems, communication satellites, and autonomous bio-pods.
With access to rapid PCB fabrication, 3D printing, mentorship, and a full makerspace, ideas were turned into working models in just three days.
The initiative reimagines engineering education by combining hands-on building, collaboration, and real-world constraints to drive future space innovation.