Competition Outline

  • Design an innovative solution addressing the mitigation of lunar Plume‐Surface Interaction
  • Minimal barriers to NASA adoption (e.g., low mass, small size, low power, etc.)
  • Minimal landings required and no assumptions of pre-existing surface assets or infrastructure
  • The design must have no additional risks posed to crew and no use of toxic solutions
  • The design must have the ability to operate in harsh lunar environments (i.e., vacuum, extreme temperatures, etc.)