NASA Announces $1 Million Moon Base Challenge for Students11/10/2026NASA has announced a $1 million Moon Base Challenge for students at high schools and post-secondary schools across the U.S. The competition invites student teams to contribute designs for NASA’s permanent moon base that aims to help pave the way for missions to Mars. Students would design innovative solutions for the moon base across six categories. Registration is open on NASA’s online STEM Gateway until January 25, 2027. Click here for more information about NASA's Moon Base.