Think You Have What It Takes? Register for the Build the Moon Challenge!
Registration is OPEN for the Fall 2026 Build the Moon Challenge
How will the next generation of astronauts live and work on the lunar surface?
During this middle and high school aerospace engineering challenge, it’s up to you to help NASA solve this critical question.
Why bring this challenge to your classroom, club, homeschool, or informal learning environment?
- Authentic, Hands-On STEM Research: Teams work with lunar regolith simulant to design, build, and test space-ready concrete mixtures.
- Real-World Skill Building: Students develop practical, multi-disciplinary skills in engineering and experimental design, material science, and prototyping.
- Global Collaboration: Participants step beyond their learning environment to share their findings with the broader scientific community.
- Fully Supported Participation: The NDSGC is proud to support teams across North Dakota with dedicated funding opportunities to cover program costs.
Ready to accept your mission? Applications for the Fall 2026 Challenge are now open. 👉 btmc.competitionsciences.org
Note: Space Grant funding applications close on August 16th. Contact the NDSGC with any additional questions.
