NASA provides USD3M award to solve problems part from rocket science


(MENAFN) Scientists estimate that the current cost of transporting just one pound of any physical material to the moon and back is approximately USD100,000, making it an expensive venture. As a result, NASA is seeking crowd-sourced solutions to help future astronauts efficiently reuse the physical materials they take to the moon. To encourage innovation, the agency is offering a cash prize of up to USD3 million through its new initiative, the 'LunaRecycle Challenge.'

In a promotional video, NASA explained that astronauts will need to maximize the use of everything they bring, including managing their waste. The focus of the challenge, according to the agency, will be on solid waste that is non-gaseous, non-biological, and non-metabolic. This includes materials like packaging, fabrics, and structural components.

The ultimate goal of the LunaRecycle Challenge is to inspire new and highly efficient ways of converting waste into usable products. NASA hopes that these innovations will support "off-planet science and exploration," making future lunar missions more sustainable and cost-effective. By turning waste into valuable resources, astronauts will be able to optimize their supplies while reducing the environmental impact of their activities on the moon.

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