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NASA Planning Six More Centennial Challenges

Posted by samzenpus on from the the-centennial-challenge-is-only-a-theory dept.

FleaPlus writes "NASA has announced plans for six more Centennial Challenges for space-related technological achievements. The X Prize-inspired competitions will have cash prizes of up to $5 million. The challenges are for an orbital fuel depot, a lunar-capable all-terrain vehicle, a pressure suit, a long-term rechargeable power system, a micro reentry vehicle, and a maneuverable solar sail. NASA is currently requesting feedback comments on its current draft of the contest rules."

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  1. Re:Centennial ? by Rob+the+Bold · · Score: 3, Informative

    I think this is related to the "Century of Flight" centennial celebrated in 2003 -- in reference to the Wright Brothers. NASA seems involved in thst celebration, they commissioned the theme song, scheduled events, etc.

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