"Entrants will be required to write three- to five-page white papers that explain their idea and how they would shape markets and strengthen the space economy or national security. Papers are due by June 30, and judging will be complete by August 15. As an additional incentive, the best ideas will be briefed to relevant policymakers, including key members of Congress, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, and Saltzman, of the Space Force."
"So what constitutes a good idea? It is not, Autry said, a business plan. These ideas will be shared with others, so if you have a proprietary idea to make billions of dollars, go elsewhere. Beyond that, though, it could be anything, Autry said, and the goal is to really open the aperture widely. As an example, he cited NASA's Commercial Orbital Transportation Services program, initiated more than two decades ago."
The Space Ideation Challenge offers a $125,000 prize purse, with $25,000 reserved for top undergraduate and graduate submissions. Entrants must submit three- to five-page white papers explaining their idea and how it would shape markets, strengthen the space economy, or bolster national security. Submissions are due by June 30, with judging complete by August 15. Winning ideas will be briefed to relevant policymakers, including key members of Congress, NASA leadership, and Space Force officials. The challenge seeks open, non-proprietary concepts rather than business plans and encourages broad, forward-looking proposals to spur innovation.
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