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Welcome to Lost in Space: the award-winning puzzle hunt

Six members of the International Space Station (ISS) have been knocked out of orbit by a solar flare. Together, they must piece together the clues and figure out how to get back on course and return home.

Team size: 1 to 6 players recommended
Duration: 2 to 4 hours estimated
Level: Not easy

This online puzzle can be played by an individual, couple, or team. Play in one location or across multiple locations by communicating virtually.

Get Started 🛰️

Get instructions: Fork the [Read Me First] collection to your own workspace. Share your work in a [team or public workspace] so others can review issues.
Review mission: Send the API call in the collection for instructions on how to collect the clues.
Submit final solution: When you think you've gathered all the data, validate your solution by providing the required information to [Mission Control]
Claim badge: Successfully completing the mission allows you to join the leaderboard and claim your Lost in Space Qodex badge.

FAQs

How long does it take to complete the Lost in Space mission? Plan to spend 2 to 4 hours or longer. Go at your own pace. There is no penalty for taking longer, collaborating with teammates, or taking a break and returning to try again. It is highly encouraged to form a team, since everyone's brain works differently and humans can accomplish more together than individually. I am new to code and APIs. Is this challenge for me? Some of the puzzles are designed for developers and suitable for novice developers. If you know basic web API concepts and beginner JavaScript, you are in good shape. If you're an API professional, but don't identify as a developer, you may need to do extra research to complete some steps. Or invite a coding buddy to join your team. I am not a native English speaker. Is this challenge for me? Some of the puzzles are extremely challenging if you are not a native English speaker, or are visually-impaired or hearing-impaired. It is highly encouraged to form a team with diverse capabilities and perspectives. Can I search the Internet? Yes. Use any available resources to solve the puzzles. I'm stuck. Can someone please help? - Re-read the instructions carefully for hints. - If your question is about APIs or Qodex, look in the [community forum] If you're asking for help, make sure to include a thorough explanation of your question, what you've tried already, and include a direct link to your own public workspace so others can see where you're stuck. - If your question is related to the rules of the game or administration of this badge (e.g. not a technical Qodex question), you can ask for guidance in the [Training] section of the community forum.

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