It takes a special kind of power to explore the extremes of our solar system, and NASA wants to hear how it would energize your space exploration dreams! If you could plan a mission in our solar system or beyond, where would you go, and what would you explore? If you are a K-12 student in the United States, your challenge is to research Radioisotope Power Systems (RPS) and dream up a new RPS-powered space mission. RPS is a type of nuclear “battery” that has been used for over 60 years, enabling many spacecraft to explore some of the harshest, darkest environments, and the farthest reaches of our solar system.
Award: The contest will have 45 semi-finalists, who will win prize packs, 9 finalists, who will win a chance to participate in a videoconference with NASA experts, and 3 winners, who will be awarded a two-day trip for two to NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Open Date: November 8, 2023
Close Date: February 9, 2024
For more information, visit: https://science.nasa.gov/planetary-science/programs/radioisotope-power-systems/power-to-explore-stem-writing-challenge/