Technical Competition

Registrations are now closed

The $1.5 Million prize challenges researchers and engineers to create the best energy storage system allowing a simulated lunar rover to operate (at an average of 85W) throughout the sheer darkness of the 14-day-long lunar night and exceeding a minimum of 300 W-hrs/kg. 

To compete in the Night Rover Challenge teams must sign an official Team Agreement and comply with the Official Rules.

If you have a question specific to your interest in the competition, you may also contact us directly.

COMPETITION SUMMARY:

Technical-Summary.pdf

RULES: 

NR Rules-Final

NIGHT ROVER CHALLENGE TEAM AGREEMENT - FINAL: 

Night Rover Team Agreement - Final

 

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED

Thank you to everyone who registered.  Submissions for the competition are now closed.  If you have questions, please contact us.

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TEAM PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

We have received many inquiries from companies and research groups wanting to find partners for a team. If you fall into this category, please post your organization in the Partnership Accelerator below. You will also see others interested in partnerships in this list. Listing your organization as a potential partner, is not a commitment to compete, and does not require any proprietary information. It is simply a statement of interest.

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