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NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge
NASA · By Jessica Taveau ·
The Brief
- NASA announced the opening of its $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge.
- The prize money is offered to students.
- The challenge is tied to NASA's concept of a sustained human Moon Base near the lunar South Pole.
Why it matters
It shows NASA seeking student input on the infrastructure a sustained crewed presence on the Moon would need, including habitats, rovers, power systems and cargo operations.
Who’s affected
- Students taking part in the Moon Base Student Challenge
Artist’s concept depicting astronauts, habitats, rovers, power systems, and cargo operations supporting sustained human activities at the Moon Base near the lunar South Pole. Credit: NASA On Sunday, NASA announced the opening of its $1 million Moon Base Student Challenge during a…
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NASA announced the opening of the Moon Base Student Challenge
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NASA Announces $1 Million to Students for Moon Base Challenge