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Lunar Lab: Habitat Challenge
Build, test, and demo a lunar-habitat solution in one weekend.Win up to $5,000 and a Lockheed Martin facility tour.
In partnership with
Lockheed MartinSkunkworks
About the Challenge
Join us November 7-9, 2025 for one intense weekend designing and prototyping systems a crew would need to live and work on the Moon. You'll pick a focus area, build a testable concept, run quick experiments, and pitch your results to engineers from Lockheed Martin and WSU faculty.
This is an in-person event at WSU Innovation Campus. No space background required. Curiosity and hustle encouraged.
How the Weekend Works
Kickoff
Team formation, problem framing, first sketches
Build & Test
Rapid prototyping with mentorship and lab access
Present
Final tests, pitch competition, and awards
What You'll Gain
Transform your weekend into a career-defining experience
Portfolio Project
Ship a real prototype with data you can show in interviews.
Expert Mentorship
Get rapid feedback from Lockheed Martin engineers and WSU faculty.
Lab Access
Use makerspaces and tools for build and test during event hours.
Industry Exposure
Present to guests from aerospace and partner organizations.
Prizes & Recognition
Win up to $5,000 in cash prizes, sponsor swag, campus spotlights, and an invitation for winning team(s) to tour a Lockheed Martin facility.
Winner Experience:Lockheed Martin Facility Tour
Top team(s) will be invited to a behind-the-scenes tour day at a Lockheed Martin site. Meet engineers, see labs and mockups, and share what you built during the challenge.
Travel assistance is provided. Final details and dates are coordinated after the event.
Meet with Teams
Meet with engineering and program teams
Facility Tour
Guided facility tour and Q&A
Travel Support
Travel support for the invited team(s)
Note: Access, schedule, and location depend on host availability and site requirements. If a participant cannot be cleared for access or travel, a comparable virtual or local experience will be offered.
Got Questions?
Everything you need to know about the Lunar Lab Challenge