Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program

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NASA’s Science Mission Directorate seeks knowledge and answers to profound questions that impact all people. Through competitions, challenges, crowdsourcing, and citizen science activities, NASA collaborates with the public to make scientific discoveries that help us better understand our planet and the space beyond.

Posted November 7, 2023

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Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program

Advancing Technology for Aeronautics

The future of flight looks very exciting, and the public is helping NASA see it more clearly. For more than a century, NASA and its predecessor, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, have been the global leader in aeronautics research. NASA’s innovative contributions to aviation benefit the U.S.

Posted November 7, 2023

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Inspiring the Next Generation with Student Challenges and Learning Opportunities

Creativity and curiosity are strongly tied to NASA’s missions and vision. Many of the agency’s public opportunities foster these traits by engaging students and educators.

Posted November 7, 2023

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Collaborating with Public Innovators to Accelerate Space Exploration

With the successful launch and landing of Artemis I in 2022, NASA set the stage for a new era of space exploration. Together, NASA and its partners will lead humanity to the Moon and prepare for the next giant leap: human exploration of Mars. To address the multitude of challenges that come with planning for […]

Posted November 7, 2023

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Propelling NASA Closer to the Moon and Mars with Open Innovation

NASA is leading humanity’s return to the Moon through Artemis. Artemis will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon and explore more of the lunar surface than ever before, using innovating technologies for scientific discovery and establishing a long-term presence.

Posted November 7, 2023

Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI)

Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program

Who Let the Gas Out?: NASA Tank Venting in Microgravity Challenge

As space travel extends to greater duration and distance, missions may require a propellant refill in space. To achieve this, spacecraft may require larger tanks and efficient refueling along with tanks that have the capability of isolating propellant from ullage fluid (a gas and vapor mixture) during a vent. The goal of this Challenge is […]

Posted October 12, 2023

Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI)

Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program

Brilliant Minds for Pure Blue Skies

Welcome, passionate innovators and bold visionaries, to an extraordinary quest to redefine the future of aviation, to bring forth a world where the skies are clear, and the flights are green.

Posted October 2, 2023

Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation (CoECI)

Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program

Space Tech Catalyst Prize

The NASA Space Tech Catalyst Prize will recognize U.S. individuals and/or organizations that share effective best practices for how they support underrepresented and diverse space technology innovators, researchers, technologists, and entrepreneurs.

Posted October 2, 2023

Space Technology Mission Directorate

Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program

NASA Prize Targets Inclusive Community Building for Tech Development

Revolutionary space technology research and development relies on novel ideas across America. To that end, NASA’s Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) is rolling out an innovative engagement strategy to help enhance outreach efforts, reduce barriers to entry, and attract high-quality proposals from a diverse pool of researchers.

Posted September 29, 2023