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# Human Exploration Rover Challenge

The NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) will encourage research and development of new technologies for future mission planning and crewed space missions to other worlds.  

                                About HERC about Human Exploration Rover Challenge

## Event Dates

April 11-12, 2025

## Event location

U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Huntsville, AL

## Eligibility

Open to U.S. and International Students

## grade levels

6-12, College and University

          -  					How to Apply				 
          -  					Course Map				 
          -  					Teams				 
          -  					Frequently Asked Questions				 

## How To Apply

Competition requirements, timeline, and general information

The NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge Handbook contains information that teams will need to know to participate in the challenge. The handbook includes the following: General Information, Timeline, Competition Guidelines and Regulations, Requirements, Deliverables, Points Breakdown and Allocation, and Course Descriptions and Design. The Handbook may receive periodic updates; please be sure to check back to make sure you are working from the most recent copy. Please direct questions and inquiries regarding registration, event operations, or logistics to HERC@mail.nasa.gov.
				View Handbook                			

## Course Map

HERC’s course at Aviation Challenge at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center

Wondering about the course layout for this competition? Need to plan your team’s strategy? Look over the location of obstacles and tasks create the optimum route.
				View Course Map                			

## 2024 Teams

See the list of teams for the 2024 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC)

Participating teams represent 42 colleges and universities and 30 high schools from 24 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 13 other nations from around the world.
				View Teams                			

## Frequently Asked Questions

Check the FAQs for logistic and general questions received from team members. 

Please direct questions and inquiries regarding registration, event operations, or logistics to HERC@mail.nasa.gov.
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## Contact Us

Please direct questions and inquiries regarding registration, competition operations or logistics to the challenge organizers listed below.

HERC Implementation TeamOffice of STEM EngagementMarshall Space Flight CenterHuntsville, ALHERC@mail.nasa.gov

Members of the news media interested in attending or interviewing participants before or during the event should contact the organizers listed below.

Chris Blair / Taylor GoodwinPublic and Employee Communications Office Marshall Space Flight CenterHuntsville, AL256-544-0034christopher.e.blair@nasa.gov  / taylor.goodwin@nasa.gov 

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