An online team design competition from the Mars Society for students aged 13-19 from around the world. From June into July, teams plan an 18-month Mars surface mission, including its habitat, surface vehicles, scientific instruments, power system, crew and exploration plan, working in Science, Engineering and Human Operations departments. Registration for the 2026 competition was $99.
Offered by The Mars Society. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: Engineering, STEM, Astronomy
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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