Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts - Academic Linkages
Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts - Academic Linkages Teams must submit an abstract (electronic upload).
University teams at both the graduate and undergraduate levels are eligible to compete, and each team includes a faculty advisor. The RASC-AL Steering Committee will review each team's abstract and announce the finalists. Selected teams will fully develop their proposed solution to the design challenge, and present to NASA and industry experts at the RASC-AL Forum. Teams presenting at the Forum will receive a monetary award to facilitate full participation in the RASC-AL Forum.
07/11/2023
If you missed the 2024 RASC-AL Competition Q&A Session last week, don't worry! All the resources from the Q&A Session, including a Summary Document and Recording, have been posted on the RASC-AL FAQs Webpage. We hope these provide further clarifications for this year's competition!
Frequently Asked Questions – RASC-AL Because eligibility may change with the latest NASA guidance, please visit the Eligibility section in this year’s Competition Guidelines document (located on the RASC-AL Competition Details page) for full eligibility information.
31/10/2023
2024 RASC-AL COMPETITION RESOURCE HIGHLIGHT: 2023 Human 2 Mars Summit Panel: Transit Habitat Concept and Mars Analog in Cislunar Orbit
Transit Habitat Concept and Mars Analog in Cislunar Orbit - NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) - Transit Habitat Overview - Supports 4-crew during Lunar-Mars Analog missions leading up to a 700-1110-day Mars mission - Hybrid inflatable-metallic habitat structure - Launched commercially and outfitted with logistics in cis-lunar orbit (NRHO) - Docks w/ an interim propulsion bus or Gateway for f...
24/10/2023
We hope you join us tomorrow for the 2024 RASC-AL Competition Q&A Session tomorrow! If you would like to attend and learn more about this year's challenge, submit a non-binding Notice of Intent (NOI) to receive the Session's invitation and details. We'll see you there!
Submit a Notice of Intent – RASC-AL Complete the form below to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the 2024 RASC-AL Competition. Interested teams are strongly encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to compete by the deadline to stay informed of competition news, and for program managers to ensure an adequate number of proposal....
17/10/2023
Tonight is the deadline to submit questions in advance for the 2024 RASC-AL Competition Q&A Session next week! It's a great opportunity to interact with the RASC-AL Program Team and Steering Committee representatives and ask questions of any nature related to the 2024 RASC-AL Competition (programmatic, logistic, or technical) before proposals and videos are due!
Submit a Question for Q&A Session – RASC-AL Questions will be addressed during the RASC-AL Q&A Session, to be hosted on October 25th from 3:00-4:30 PM Eastern. Time permitting, we will accept additional on-call questions at the end of the Q&A Session.
11/10/2023
Calling ALL collegiate-level students! Are you interested in participating in the 2024 RASC-AL Competition? Tonight is the deadline to submit your team's non-binding Notice of Intent (NOI)! NASA is asking teams to design innovative solutions in response to one of the following themes: Long Duration Mars Simulation at the Moon, Sustained Lunar Evolution, AI-Powered Self-Replicating Probes - an Evolutionary Approach, and Large-Scale Lunar Crater Prospector!
Submit a Notice of Intent – RASC-AL Complete the form below to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) for the 2024 RASC-AL Competition. Interested teams are strongly encouraged to submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to compete by the deadline to stay informed of competition news, and for program managers to ensure an adequate number of proposal....
04/08/2023
Love aerospace but want to look at more Earth-based systems? Consider the Gateways to Blue Skies competition! Call for proposals open now - and winners receive NASA internships!
NASA's Gateways to Blue Skies Competition The Gateways to Blue Skies Competition engages university teams in researching and conceptualizing future aviation technology integrations needed to support the climate-friendly aviation industry of tomorrow.
12/01/2023
We love NASA. You love NASA. We know you know we know you love NASA. 😏 So, apply to come work for the NASA Langley SMAB Team alongside other RASC-AL Alumni! Postings close on 1/17:
GS-7/9: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/698817900
GS-11/12/13: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/698821600
Aerospace Engineer - AST, Aerospace Vehicle Design and Mission Analysis (Direct Hire) Serves as an Aerospace Engineer in the Space Mission Analysis Branch (SMAB, https://sacd.larc.nasa.gov/smab/) of the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate (SACD), providing systems analysis support to inform decision-making across the Agency's space....
30/09/2022
WEEKEND HOMEWORK! Deadline: Monday, October 3! NASA's Space Mission Analysis Branch is hiring in the GS 7/9 and GS 11-13 levels! Learn more:
GS-7/9: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/680350400
GS-11/12/13: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/680342200
Aerospace Engineer, AST, Aerospace Vehicle Design and Mission Analysis (Direct Hire) Serves as an Aerospace Engineer in the Space Mission Analysis Branch (SMAB, https://sacd.larc.nasa.gov/smab/) of the Systems Analysis and Concepts Directorate (SACD), providing systems analysis support to inform decision-making across the Agency's space portfolios. Analysis ranges from conceptual to...
12/08/2022
Deadline: Aug. 15! NASA's Space Mission Analysis Branch is hiring an aerospace engineer, GS 12-13. Learn more: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/670241300
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