On February 15, 2022, the Nighttime Precision Landing Challenge No. 1 launched. Between February 15, 2022, and May 5, 2022, you are invited to learn about the challenge and register.
May 5, 2022
Competition Period
Registration Deadline
Before submitting an application, participants must complete registration no later than Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 5:00 PM Pacific.
May 19, 2022
Competition Period
Application Deadline
Applications will be accepted from registered participants for two weeks after registration has closed. Applications are due by Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 5:00 PM Pacific.
May 20 – June 3, 2022
Review Period
Administrative Review
Over a period of several days, staff will review each application to ensure that it complies with the application requirements and rules.
June 2022
Review Period
Evaluation Panel
During this period, the Evaluation Panel judges will score and comment on their assigned applications using the scoring rubric.
June – July 2022
Selection PerioD
Selection Committee
Informed by the Evaluation Panel, the Selection Committee will choose up to three Winners who will receive an initial $200,000 each to build their flight-ready payloads.
July – October 2022
Payload Readiness
Payload Build Round 1
During Payload Build Round 1, Winners will have the opportunity to compete for an additional award of $200,000 each.
November 2022 – March 2023
Payload Readiness
Payload Build Round 2
Upon successful completion of Round 1, Winners will have the opportunity to compete for an additional award of $100,000 each and a suborbital flight at no cost to the Winner.
Spring 2023
Payload Readiness
Performance Incentive Phase
During the suborbital flight test, Winners will have the opportunity to compete for an additional award of $150,000 each, based on test results.
