Lunabotics Challenge

The Lunabotics Challenge is a university-level competition in which student teams apply NASA’s systems engineering principles to design, build, and operate a prototype lunar construction robot. Participants develop a robot capable of performing construction operations to support future space exploration objectives and produce project deliverables such as a systems engineering paper, robot data report, proof of life video, and a functional prototype. The event includes presentations and demonstrations at NASA facilities.

Opportunity to design and build a prototype off-world construction robot and produce technical deliverables including a systems engineering paper, project management plan, robot data report, proof of life video, presentation and demonstration, and career engagement report.

Open to all students attending institutions located in the United States, its Commonwealths, territories, or possessions. Eligible institutions include higher education, career/technical education programs, trade schools, community colleges, and two- or four-year colleges and universities.

Applications submitted via the STEM Gateway portal; selected teams will be notified by email.