{"id":390441,"date":"2026-03-21T05:30:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T19:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/?p=975917"},"modified":"2026-03-21T05:30:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T19:30:44","slug":"nasa-selects-university-finalists-for-technology-concepts-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=390441","title":{"rendered":"NASA Selects University Finalists for Technology Concepts Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\" class=\"hds-media hds-module wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"margin-left-auto margin-right-auto nasa-block-align-inline\">\n<div class=\"hds-media-wrapper margin-left-auto margin-right-auto\">\n<figure class=\"hds-media-inner hds-cover-wrapper hds-media-ratio-fit \"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?w=1800\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048\" alt=\"Banner image for the 2026 RASC-AL Competition with a space\/moon background and an astronaut showing a reflection of Mars in the visor. The RASC-AL wordmark is included, and text reads \u20182026 RASC-AL \/ Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts \u2013 Academic Linkage.\" style=\"transform: scale(1); transform-origin: 50% 50%; object-position: 50% 50%; object-fit: cover;\" block_context=\"nasa-block\" loading=\"eager\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png 1800w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?resize=300,100 300w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?resize=768,256 768w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?resize=1024,341 1024w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?resize=1536,512 1536w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?resize=400,133 400w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?resize=600,200 600w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?resize=900,300 900w, https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-rasc-al-graphic-header.png?resize=1200,400 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><figcaption class=\"hds-caption padding-y-2\">\n<div class=\"hds-credits\">Image Credit: National Institute of Aerospace<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>NASA selected 14 university teams from across the nation as finalists in the 2026 Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts \u2013 Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Competition. This NASA challenge tasks students to design innovative concepts that could further human life and work on the Moon, Mars, and beyond. The competition links academia and the aerospace community, fostering innovation, collaboration, and workforce development in support of NASA\u2019s long-term exploration goals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe innovation and technical depth demonstrated this year are exemplary of the next generation of aerospace leaders,\u201d said Daniel Mazanek, RASC-AL program sponsor and senior space systems engineer from NASA\u2019s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. \u201cThe strongest teams demonstrated not only creativity, but also the disciplined analysis and systems engineering required to develop credible solutions for space exploration challenges facing the agency.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 RASC-AL competition invited university teams to develop technically rigorous proposals addressing one of four mission themes: Communications, Position, Navigation, and Time (CPNT) Architectures for Mars Surface Operations; Lunar Surface Power and Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) Architectures; Lunar Sample Return Concepts; and Lunar Technology Demonstrations Leveraging Common Infrastructure. Each topic reflects relevant areas of exploration technology development aligned with NASA\u2019s Artemis program and long-term human missions to Mars.<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 RASC-AL Finalists are:<\/p>\n<p>CPNT Architectures for Mars Surface Operations<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/strong><br \/><em>MELIORA: Mars Exploration Layered Infrastructure for Operations, Research, and Advancement<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>University of Texas,&nbsp;Austin<\/strong><br \/><em>Project Pharos<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University<\/strong><br \/><em>The Mars Pylon Network (MPN)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lunar Surface Power and Power Management and PMAD Architectures<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dartmouth College<\/strong><br \/><em>FLORA: Flywheel for Lunar Operations &#8211; Redundancy Architecture<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach<br \/><\/strong><em>Project AUREVO: Advanced Utilization of Resources for Energy &amp; Viability Off-Earth<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/strong><em><br \/>Exploration-Class Lunar Integrated Power SystEm (ECLIPSE)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>University of Hawaii, Manoa with University of Hawaii, Hilo<br \/><em>Project PETAL: Power Energy Transfer Architecture for the Lunar surface<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lunar Sample Return Concept<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>South Dakota State University<\/strong><br \/><em>SELENE: Sample Extraction of Lunar Elements for Network Entry<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Texas A&amp;M University<\/strong><br \/><em>TAMU NOVA Lunar Mission<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>University of Michigan<\/strong><br \/><em>LASSO &#8211; Lunar Autonomous Sample Staging Operations<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lunar Technology Demonstrations Leveraging Common Infrastructure<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/strong><br \/><em>CHEESEBURGER: CLPS-enabled Highly-autonomous End-to-End isru-System Evaluations to Build Understanding and Resilient Growth by Experimenting with Regolith<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign with Ecole Sup\u00e9rieure d&#8217;Ing\u00e9nieurs L\u00e9onard de Vinci<\/strong><br \/><em>MATRIX: Mining and Advanced Transformation of Regolith for Infrastructure and eXpansion<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>University of Maryland<\/strong><br \/><em>Project LILI: Lunar Infrastructure &amp; Landing Innovation<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>University of Texas, Austin<\/strong><br \/><em>Demonstration of Up-scalable Surface Treatment for Earth-Moon Economy (DUSTEE)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each team submitted an initial proposal paper and a two-minute video presentation, which were evaluated by a review panel of NASA and aerospace industry experts.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe RASC-AL competition challenges students to address many of the same technical and operational questions we encounter working on Artemis, from surface infrastructure to mobility and resource utilization,\u201d added Dr. Christopher Jones, RASC-AL program sponsor and chief technologist for the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate at NASA Langley.&nbsp; \u201cThe concepts developed through the competition help expand NASA\u2019s thinking as we plan and refine future exploration missions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As finalists, each team will further develop their concept into a comprehensive technical paper and oral presentation, culminating in an in-person showcase beginning on June 2 at the 2026 RASC-AL Forum in Cocoa Beach, Florida. During the Forum, students will present their work to NASA leaders, industry professionals, and fellow finalist teams, gaining valuable feedback and professional experience in systems-level mission design. The top-performing teams at the forum will be recognized for technical merit, innovation, and presentation excellence.<\/p>\n<p>NASA\u2019s RASC-AL Competition is administered by the National Institute of Aerospace. The RASC-AL Competition is sponsored by NASA\u2019s Strategy and Architecture Office within the Exploration Systems Development Mission Directorate, by NASA\u2019s Space Technology Mission Directorate, and by the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate at NASA Langley. The NASA Tournament Lab, part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/prizes-challenges-and-crowdsourcing\/\">Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing Program<\/a> in the Space Technology Mission Directorate, manages the challenge. <\/p>\n<p>For more information about RASC-AL, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/rascal.nianet.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\">RASCAL.nianet.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"nasa-gb-align-full width-full maxw-full padding-x-3 padding-y-0 article_a hds-module hds-module-full alignfull wp-block-nasa-blocks-credits-and-details\">\n<section class=\"padding-x-0 padding-top-5 padding-bottom-2 desktop:padding-top-7 desktop:padding-bottom-9\">\n<div class=\"grid-row grid-container maxw-widescreen padding-0\">\n<div class=\"grid-col-12 desktop:grid-col-2 padding-right-4 margin-bottom-5 desktop:margin-bottom-0\">\n<div class=\"padding-top-3 border-top-1px border-color-carbon-black\">\n<div class=\"margin-bottom-2\">\n<h2 class=\"heading-14\">Share<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div 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