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NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge

On Sunday, NASA announced the opening of its $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge during a MAX POWER event at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida. As part of a Golden Age of Science, the competition invites student teams at U.S. high schools and post-secondary schools to contribute designs for the Moon Base. “We’re […] The post NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base…

NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge

NASA has announced the opening of its $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge, inviting student teams from U.S. high schools and post-secondary institutions to design innovative solutions for a future Moon Base. The challenge, which runs until January 25, 2027, is part of NASA's commitment to cultivating the technical skills of tomorrow's aerospace workforce and aims to leverage the fresh perspectives of students to address key considerations for life and operations on the lunar surface.

The challenge is divided into six categories, including power generation and storage, construction, life-support systems, surface mobility, communications networks, and astronaut safety, providing participants with an opportunity to develop career-relevant skills while helping advance new Moon Base technologies.

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