Teams of students from Texas universities design and build Mars cities using virtual reality simulations. The best designs win $2,000 and are showcased in a public VR exhibit.
Engineering | STEM
Space Teams University: Mars City Design Competition
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Contact Info
- Phone: Currently Unavailable
- Contact: frontdesk@ig.utexas.edu
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- Texas Space Grant Consortium, NASA
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 200
- Cost: Free
- Estimated Time Commitment: Significant
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Online Asynchronous
- Competition Format: Design, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: National
- Event Size: Very Small
Participation Information
Students register as teams and use VR platforms like Space Teams PRO to create and simulate their designs for Martian colonies. Top designs are awarded and showcased.
Open to Texas university students in STEAM fields
Trophies, certificates, and recognition for space architecture and design
Students register as teams and use VR platforms like Space Teams PRO to create and simulate their designs for Martian colonies. Top designs are awarded and showcased.
1. Register your team by March 29. 2. Complete design submissions by May 5. 3. Winners are announced on May 10 and designs are showcased on May 13.
CAD software, VR simulation tools (Blender, Solidworks, Python)
Based on creativity, practicality, and success in simulating Martian environments.