A global science experiment where elementary and middle school students test how crops can grow in lunar or Martian soil, contributing to NASA’s Artemis mission.
Science | STEM
Plant the Moon Challenge Jr
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 500
- Cost: Varies by registration
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Individual
- Event Format: Online Asynchronous
- Competition Format: Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Students design their own lunar crop experiments using the scientific method and submit final reports after an 8-week growing period.
Open to elementary and middle school students
Certificates and recognition for younger participants in space agriculture challenges
Students design their own lunar crop experiments using the scientific method and submit final reports after an 8-week growing period.
1. Register for the challenge. 2. Design and run an 8-week crop experiment. 3. Submit project reports and join the global network.
Regolith simulants, crop supplies
Based on experiment design, creativity, and contribution to space agriculture.