Central Space Settlement Design Competition
Each spring, nearly 200 high school students from across the Central U.S. gather at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, to take part in a dynamic, industry-style space settlement design challenge.
Over the course of the weekend, students join 50-person teams that function as mock aerospace companies. Guided by mentors from the space industry, each team responds to a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) by developing and presenting a comprehensive 30-minute design proposal to a panel of judges with real-world engineering experience.
The top-scoring team earns the opportunity to advance to the International Finals held at the Imperial College in London, where they’ll compete with winners from around the globe.
Regional Director
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Director of Central US
Director of Central US
2027 Registration
2027 Central Space Settlement Design Competition -
School and Teacher Sign Up Form
Location: Johnson Space Center - Houston, Texas
Date: March 5 - 7, 2027
