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.

Registration Deadline

Before submitting an application, participants must complete registration no later than Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 5:00 PM Pacific.

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.

Administrative Review

Over a period of several days, staff will review each application to ensure that it complies with the application requirements and rules.

Evaluation Panel

During this period, the Evaluation Panel judges will score and comment on their assigned applications using the scoring rubric.

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.

During Payload Build Round 1, Winners will have the opportunity to compete for an additional award of $200,000 each.

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.

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.