Science and Exploration

Student Innovation

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A futuristic lunar lander with the Purdue University logo successfully landing on the moon's surface under a starry sky with Earth in view.
Space & Astronomy

Purdue University Awarded $5,000 in NASA Lander Challenge

A student team from California Polytechnic State University just won $10,000 for a hydration system that could one day keep astronauts alive on the Moon.

Dr. Elena Ortiz·June 27, 2026
A high-tech drone designed for soil testing and plant leaf extraction hovers above a lush farm field, symbolizing NASA's Blue Skies Competition innovations.
Space & Astronomy

NASA Names Eight Teams Finalists in Blue Skies Competition

A South Dakota State University team’s 'Soil Testing and Plant Leaf Extraction Drone' project secured first place in NASA's 2025 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition, showcasing practical, earth-bound i

Jina Park·May 21, 2026