2026 Early Registration
Central Space 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 Kennedy Space Center, where they’ll compete with winners from around the globe.
Teacher/School Early Registration Form – 2026 Johnson Space Center
Individual Student/Adult Registration Form – 2026 Johnson Space Center
