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NASA Launches 2026 Challenge for Moon and Mars Life-Support Proposals
9/26/2025
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- NASA launched the 2026 Human Lander Challenge to solicit university life-support proposals for Moon and Mars.
- Proposals cover four subtopics: noise control, sensor reduction, potable water dispensing, and fluid transfer.
- Submissions are due by March 4, 2026.
- Up to 12 finalists will receive a $9,000 stipend and present their designs in June 2026, with the top three sharing $18,000.
