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NASA Asks Students for Moon Base Ideas

In this lesson: Identify the eligible teams and registration deadline.

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Read the story

NASA opened a Moon Base Student Challenge on November 8. Teams at US high schools and colleges can suggest designs for life on the Moon.

The challenge includes power, building and astronaut safety. Teams must register by January 25, 2027. This is a design competition, not a trip to space.

Source: NASA, 2026-11-08. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasa-announces-1-million-to-students-for-moon-base-challenge/

Read and practise

1. Which teams does the text invite?

   1. School teams from every country without conditions
   2. Teams at US high schools and colleges
   3. Only individual students applying without a team

2. What must teams do by January 25, 2027?

   1. Travel to the Moon
   2. Register
   3. Complete a lunar mission

Your turn

Who can take part, and what is the first dated requirement?

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