2021 Lunar Dust Challenge Dates

All deadlines are at 11:59 PM Eastern unless otherwise noted.

Date Deliverable
September 25, 2020Deadline to submit a Notice of Intent
October 7, 2020
11:59 AM EST
Deadline to submit questions for Q&A session
Click here to submit questions for the Q&A session
October 14, 2020Q&A Session for interested teams
December 13, 2020Deadline to submit Project Plan Proposal and Video
January 29, 2021Teams are notified of their selection status
Early February 2021First installment of development stipends sent as appropriate
May 20, 2021Mid-Point Report Deadline
June 10, 2021Teams are notified of pass/fail status
Late June 2021Second installment of stipends sent as appropriate (from SG directly to schools)
October 27, 2021Technical Paper and Verification Demonstration Submission Deadline
October 31, 2021Deadline for Forum Registration
November 11, 2021Presentation and Digital Poster File Submission Deadline
November 17 - 18, 20212021 BIG Idea Forum (in conjunction with ASCEND 2021)