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Tulane's SCALAR Lunar Habitat Shines in NASA Finals

5/2/2025

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Tulane University has made waves as a finalist in NASA's 2025 RASC-AL competition with its groundbreaking SCALAR project, a modular lunar habitat designed for long-term missions. Led by Professor Matthew Barrios, the three-member team will showcase their innovative vision in June, standing tall alongside prestigious rivals from MIT and Virginia Tech, proving that creativity knows no bounds.

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Tulane University has made waves as a finalist in NASA's 2025 RASC-AL competition with its groundbreaking SCALAR project, a modular lunar habitat designed for long-term missions. Led by Professor Matthew Barrios, the three-member team will showcase their innovative vision in June, standing tall alongside prestigious rivals from MIT and Virginia Tech, proving that creativity knows no bounds.