Night Rover Challenge: NASA Centennial Challenge for energy storage technology
To demonstrate a solar-powered exploration vehicle that can operate in darkness using its own stored energy. The prize purse is $1.5 million.
From: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Category: Science & Technology
Partners: TBD
Prizes: $1,500,000
To demonstrate a solar-powered exploration vehicle that can operate in darkness using its own stored energy. The prize purse is $1.5 million. Detailed rules and plans will be announced in the coming months. The competition is expected to occur in 2011. More information at www.nasa.gov/challenges NASA has not yet selected a partner to manage this challenge. Updates will be posted at www.nasa.gov/challenges.
Submission Period: Start: Sep 01, 2011