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Moon Base Student Challenge

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NASA's Moon Base Student Challenge invites student teams at US high schools and post-secondary institutions to submit innovative designs for Moon Base operations across six technical categories.

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Key facts

Organiser
NASA
Deadline
January 25, 2027
Cycles
2026-2027 Cycle · deadline January 25, 2027
Opens
November 8, 2026
Amount
Prize
Open to
United States
Stages
Idea
Sectors
Climate and energy, Deeptech and hardware, Mobility and logistics, Proptech and construction, Space and aerospace

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Key questions about Moon Base Student Challenge

Who can apply to Moon Base Student Challenge?

Moon Base Student Challenge is aimed at startups at these stages: Idea. Eligible locations: United States. Incorporation is not required. Only startups in these sectors qualify: Climate and energy, Deeptech and hardware, Mobility and logistics, Proptech and construction, and Space and aerospace. Other requirements: Must register through the NASA STEM Gateway.

When is the Moon Base Student Challenge deadline?

The Moon Base Student Challenge deadline is January 25, 2027. Upcoming cycles: 2026-2027 Cycle · deadline January 25, 2027. Applications opened on November 8, 2026.

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