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NASA's $2M Challenge to Tackle Lunar Waste Management
8/17/2025
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- NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge aims to improve waste management on the Moon, where astronauts produce over 2,100 kg of trash yearly.
- The challenge consists of two phases: proposal submissions by January 2026 and prototype demonstrations by August 2026.
- Participants can compete for $2 million in prizes, with potential applications for Earth’s waste management.
