NASA's Lunar Waste Management Challenge Offering $3 Million Prize

NASA has launched a challenge to develop sustainable waste management systems for lunar missions, offering a $3 million prize for practical solutions. The LunaRecycle Challenge is a two-phase competition with a target completion date of September 2026. The goal of the challenge is to find effective ways to process different types of waste in space, with the aim of taking lessons learned back to Earth. This initiative is a significant step towards establishing a more sustainable presence in space and reducing the environmental impact of space exploration. The challenge is expected to drive innovation and collaboration among experts in the field, ultimately contributing to the development of more efficient and environmentally friendly space missions.