Lunar Payload Design Challenge

Name: Lunar Payload Design Challenge
Creator: Department of State
Keywords: GRANT

Department of StateU.S. Mission to United Arab Emirates

AI Overview

Design and develop lunar payload concepts through a collaborative challenge bringing together U.S. and UAE graduate students in aerospace engineering and robotics. The initiative advances space exploration technology while strengthening bilateral partnerships and creating pathways for mission-ready innovations.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of State

Funding Amount

$200,000 – $300,000

Release Date

June 1, 2026

Due Date

July 15, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

<p>The U.S. Department of State's U.S. Mission to the UAE announces an open competition to implement the <strong>Lunar Payload Design Challenge</strong>, a program that brings together U.S. and UAE graduate students in a hands-on, team-based initiative to develop technologies relevant to future lunar missions. The program builds advanced technical and collaborative skills while fostering partnerships between universities, industry, and research institutions. The initiative strengthens U.S.-UAE c...

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Change History

Opportunity AddedJun 1, 2026 at 1:07 PM