NASA Announces Moon Base Design Competition for Students

NASA seeks innovative ideas for lunar outpost from young minds

NASA's Office of the Chief Engineer has announced a new initiative to engage students in the development of lunar infrastructure.

Moon Base Student Challenge

NASA’s Moon Base Student Challenge aims to inspire young minds to contribute their creativity and expertise in designing a sustainable lunar habitat for astronauts.

Competition Details

• The competition is open to students from U.S. high schools and post-secondary institutions
• Student teams must submit their designs by January 31, 2027
• The competition offers a prize of $1 million for the winning team
• The Moon Base Student Challenge is part of the Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI)
• The initiative is supported by the Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTD) and STEM Engagement at NASA.
• The competition is a part of NASA’s broader mission to develop the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
• The competition is focused on six categories: Power Generation and Energy Storage, Habitat Design, Life Support Systems, Surface Mobility, Communication Networks, and Astronaut Safety.
• The competition is part of NASA’s efforts to encourage students to engage in real-world problem solving and to develop essential skills for the future workforce.

Moon Base Student Challenge: A Call for Innovation

NASA is seeking innovative ideas from students to contribute to the development of a sustainable lunar habitat for astronauts. The Moon Base Student Challenge is part of NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI), supported by the Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTD) and STEM Engagement at NASA.

Moon Base Student Challenge: A New Era of Space Exploration

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Moon Base Student Challenge: A Path to Future Innovation

NASA has announced a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge, encouraging students to contribute to the development of a sustainable lunar habitat for astronauts. The competition is part of NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI), supported by the Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTD) and STEM Engagement at NASA.

Moon Base Student Challenge: NASA’s Path to the Future

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Moon Base Student Challenge: NASA's Path to Innovation

NASA is offering a $1 million prize to students for their innovative designs of a lunar base. The challenge is part of NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI), backed by the Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTD) and STEM Engagement at NASA.

Moon Base Student Challenge: NASA's Path to Inspiration

NASA has announced a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge to encourage students to contribute to the development of a sustainable lunar habitat for astronauts. The competition is part of NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI), supported by the Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTD) and STEM Engagement at NASA.

Moon Base Student Challenge: NASA's Path to Tomorrow

NASA is offering a $1 million prize to students for their innovative designs of a lunar habitat. The challenge is part of NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI), backed by the Research and Technology Mission Directorate (RTD) and STEM Engagement at NASA.

Moon Base Student Challenge: NASA's Path to Future

NASA has announced a $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge to encourage students to contribute to the development of a sustainable lunar habitat for astronauts. The competition is part of NASA's Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innov

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