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NASA is allocating $1 million to the student-led lunar base challenge.
Publication: NASA
Author: María José Viñas
Source published: 09/11/2026, 17:36:33 UTC
Briefing created: 15/11/2026, 20:55:50 UTC
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Briefings
NASA announced a $1 million student challenge to design lunar habitats and systems for the Base Lunar project, held at Kennedy Space Center on November 8, 2026. The competition invites high school and college students to submit solutions across six categories including energy, construction, life support, and mobility. Participation requires registration via NASA STEM Gateway until January 25, 2027, with a focus on developing technical skills for future space careers.
Key points
- NASA announced a $1 million student challenge to design lunar habitats and systems for the Base Lunar project, held at Kennedy Space Center on November 8, 2026.
- The competition invites high school and college students to submit solutions across six categories including energy, construction, life support, and mobility.
Context
The Base Lunar project aims to establish permanent human presence near the South Pole of the Moon, supporting future missions to Mars. The student challenge was organized by the NASA Office of STEM Participation in collaboration with the Institute of Competition Sciences, managed through a contract with the NASA Collaborative Innovation Excellence Center.
Limitations
Evidence covers only the November 8, 2026 announcement and the initial registration period until January 25, 2027. No data on competition outcomes, participant results, or project milestones beyond the announcement is provided.
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