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Genes in Space

  • Last Updated: March 14, 2025

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About the competition

Genes in Space challenges students to design DNA experiments that address space exploration challenges. Winners get their experiment conducted aboard the ISS.

Comp Info

  • Estimated Ann. Participants: 2000
  • Cost: Free
  • Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
  • Participant Format: Small Team
  • Event Format: Hybrid
  • Competition Format: Original Submission, Presentation
  • Reach: National
  • Event Size: Small

Participation Information

Students propose DNA-based experiments for space exploration, working alone or in teams of up to two, and submit proposals online.
Open to U.S. students in grades 7-12.
Fully funded travel to ISS launch site for finalists; certificates, mentorship, and national recognition
Students propose DNA-based experiments for space exploration, working alone or in teams of up to two, and submit proposals online.
1. Develop a DNA experiment. 2. Submit a proposal online. 3. Finalists present at the ISS Research & Development Conference.
Internet access, scientific resources for DNA research, no lab needed for entry
Based on scientific merit, creativity, and relevance to space exploration.

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