Letter of Intent (Due: October 17, 2004)

A non-binding Letter of Intent to propose must delivered to us by 4:30 PM (Eastern Time), Sunday, October 17, 2004. Any legible submission, including by e-mail (to: eellegood@fsri.org), is acceptable so long as it contains the name and mailing address of the academic institution(s) and department(s) involved; name, phone number and e-mail address of the Team Leader (must be a student); name, title, telephone number and e-mail address of Supervising Faculty Member. Letters of intent should be addressed to:

ISRU Design Competition,

Attn: Dr. Sam Durrance,

Mail Code: FSRI, Building M6-306 - Room 9030,

Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899.

Proposal (Due: Extended to December 7, 2004)

Via e-mail attachment (to: eellegood@fsri.org), an electronic copy of your proposal must be in our possession by 4:30PM (Eastern Time), Tuesday, December 7, 2004. In addition to responses to the requirements set forth elsewhere in the Competition Guidelines, a proposal must include:

 

1. A cover page containing the title of your proposal, school name and address, name of Team Leader with e-mail address and phone number, name of Supervising Faculty Member with e-mail address and phone number, and names of all other team members with their roles and academic levels (if students).
2. A short (up to 300 words) summary of your proposal.
3. Conceptual Design Review (CDR) Report (maximum of 20 pages)
4. Outreach Plan (maximum 3 pages)
5. Supplemental Information
   • a brief description of the student team's academic department(s); existing brochures and announcements may be included; departmental plans, strengths, laboratories and other relevant facilities, and any working arrangements with other universities or organizations that may relate to the project should be described;
   • a brief description of the department's course curriculum and how the NASA 2004-05 Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) University Design Competition would be employed to enhance it;
   • a listing of supporting faculty and other personnel, including those teaching related courses, those available to students for consultation, and department heads; include brief biographical material and technical/professional publication citations;
   • an indication of the departmental and institutional commitment to your team's participation in the the 2004-05 Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) University Design Competition program, such as a letter of endorsement from the university president, college dean, and/or departmental chairperson.

AT YOUR OPTION and by above deadline set for receipt of electronic proposals, you may submit your proposal in writing by sending six (6) copies to:
 

ISRU Design Competition,

Attn: Dr. Sam Durrance,

Mail Code: FSRI, Building M6-306 - Room 9030,

Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899.
 

Selected Teams Announced (December 20, 2004)

Up to four 2004-05 Lunar In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) University Design Competition finalist teams will be announced on Monday, December 20, 2004.

1st Space Exploration Conference (January 30 - February 1, 2005)

The ISRU finalist teams will be announced during  the 1st Space Exploration Conference, sponsored by NASA, AIAA and Lockheed Martin.  One representative from each of the finalist teams will be invited to participate in this event, to be held at the Disney World Contemporary Resort. Lockheed Martin will fund travel, hotel accommodations, and conference registration. 

2004-05 Lunar ISRU University Design Competition Conference (: May 24-25, 2005)