NASA is seeking innovative solutions for recycling food packaging and polymer waste in space and lunar missions. Your expertise may help shape the future of sustainable space exploration! As we venture further into space and establish long-term presence on the Moon, managing waste becomes critical. Current methods of discarding or burning waste upon re-entry are not sustainable for lunar missions.
Over 6 months, you'll have the opportunity contribute to three research phases, each lasting 2 months:
Phase 1: Technology Identification and Review: Explore current and emerging recycling technologies, re-use applications, and innovative approaches for space environments.
Phase 2: Market Analysis and Commercial Landscape: Investigate the academic and commercial entities leading the field, assess the market for space recycling solutions, and evaluate available options.
Phase 3: Solution Evaluation and Future Opportunities: Examine potential future solutions, compare identified technologies, and develop recommendations for NASA based on your research.
Award: $5,000 in total prizes
Open Date: November 12, 2024
Close Date: May 19, 2025
