NASA selects 71 teams for 2025 Student Launch Challenge

NASA has chosen 71 teams from across the U.S. for its 25th annual Student Launch Challenge, part of the Artemis Student Challenges. The competition encourages students to engage in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by designing and launching high-powered rockets. The challenge will run for nine months, culminating in final launches on May 3, 2025, in Alabama. Teams must meet specific payload requirements inspired by the Artemis missions, which aim to advance lunar exploration and prepare for future Mars missions. In addition to technical tasks, students will engage in outreach activities and maintain social media presence. Awards will be given for various achievements, including the Altitude Award for the team closest to their target.