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NASA Student Aviation Challenge Focuses on Nation’s Infrastructure
NASA's Gateways to Blue Skies competition invites college students to design innovative aircraft for inspecting land-based infrastructure like bridges and tunnels by 2035.
Why it matters
Airborne inspection tools could reduce the need for disruptive shutdowns and avoid hazardous environments for workers while improving national infrastructure safety.
The details
- Teams of two to six college students can participate in the competition.
- Up to eight finalist teams will receive $9,000 prizes each.
- Winners may earn internships with NASA Aeronautics following a May 2027 forum.
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University Innovation Project is a member of NASA
NASA's University Innovation Project sponsors the 2027 Gateways to Blue Skies competition for collegiate teams.
Steven Holz works at Langley Research Center
Steven Holz is the Gateways to Blue Skies competition lead at NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia.
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