1. Space hacking involves using open data, software, and hardware from space agencies and companies to collaborate on space-related projects and solve challenges.
2. Space Apps NYC is a grassroots community of over 1,500 space hackers established in 2012 to participate in NASA's International Space Apps Challenge hackathon event using open data.
3. The 2016 Space Apps Challenge will take place April 22-24 with around 200 locations worldwide, including major sites in New York City, where some of the largest events are held.