NASA STEM Gateway is the official platform used across NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) to manage applications, participant records, and eligibility verification for student programs. All NASA ORBIT Challenge participants – including every student team member and the faculty advisor – are required to create a STEM Gateway account and submit an application for the NASA ORBIT opportunity.
Completing this step confirms your team’s participation in the challenge, ensures compliance with federal program requirements, and enables NASA to track engagement and provide official communications throughout the challenge. STEM Gateway also serves as the system of record for participant eligibility, institutional affiliation, and demographic information.
