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Jacksonville University Makes History in NASA Challenge Showdown

4/14/2025

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Jacksonville University stands out as the sole U.S. institution with two finalist teams in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge, going head-to-head with prestigious rivals like MIT. This exciting competition, centered on cryogenic fuel storage for the Artemis program, has awarded each team $9,250 for their innovative projects, culminating in a thrilling showdown in Huntsville, Alabama, this June.

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Jacksonville University stands out as the sole U.S. institution with two finalist teams in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge, going head-to-head with prestigious rivals like MIT. This exciting competition, centered on cryogenic fuel storage for the Artemis program, has awarded each team $9,250 for their innovative projects, culminating in a thrilling showdown in Huntsville, Alabama, this June.