The Your Place in Space Challenge launched on March 21, 2023. In the spring, teachers can browse the resources section to learn more about the space industry and review the submission form to begin planning for submissions. Additional resources may be added throughout the challenge.

When a new school year begins, teachers can work closely with their student teams on their design. Submissions will close on October 30, 2023. Judging will commence in November. Up to 10 winners will be selected and announced in early 2024. Learn more about the selection criteria and awards.

Challenge purpose

This challenge seeks to accomplish the following:

• Create engaging learning opportunities for students to explore the challenges and opportunities in space missions.
• Connect CTE programs with a wide variety of space careers.
• Invite students to envision and pursue space careers.

Teams will submit designs for a product or service that advances space missions and exploration. Possible designs may include but are not limited to:

• A solution for a space-related problem of your choice. Get creative!
• An approach that will help address the problem of space debris.
• A device that benefits workers on the International Space Station.
• A restaurant, hotel, or entertainment concept for space travelers.
• An app that uses data captured from space to support an environmental effort.

Learn more and apply: https://www.yourplaceinspacechallenge.com/about-the-challenge/

The deadline to apply is October 30, 2023.