Think you’ve got what it takes to solve one of space travel’s messiest problems?
NASA’s betting big that someone out there—maybe even you—can. The prize? A cool $3 million.
Meet the LunaRecycle Challenge, NASA’s latest call to action.
They’re on the hunt for a revolutionary way to recycle astronaut waste—yes, that includes poop, pee, and even puke—on the Moon and beyond.
Why? Because hauling trash back to Earth isn’t exactly practical, and just tossing it into space? Bad idea.
“Previous efforts focused on shrinking trash piles,” NASA says.
Making Trash Into Treasure
“Now we want to turn that junk into treasure—usable materials for science and survival.”
Think packaging, old clothes, even scraps from experiments.
And here’s the twist: you don’t need to be a rocket scientist.
Whether you’ve got a wild prototype in your garage or a genius digital twin design, NASA wants to hear from you.
Professor Trash-to-Treasure? Could be your next title.
The future of lunar living might just hinge on your idea—and your invention could shape the next giant leap for mankind. So… you in?
