Apply, onboard,
attempt.
A step-by-step guide to the full process — from application through milestone attempt.
Application Process
- 01
Submit Online Application
Complete our application & share it with contact@landerchallenge.space
View Application → - 02
Schedule Safety Interview
You will receive an email from the Lander Challenge team. Please let us know of 3–5 available time slots over the next two weeks to meet with our safety council.
- 03
Safety Interview
Teams must prepare a 5–10 minute presentation overviewing their team and application for a 45 minute interview with our safety council.
- 04
Safety Interview Decision
The safety council will decide if your team is ready to properly and safely attempt Lander Challenge milestones, or if there are things to work on before qualifying.
- 05
Begin Onboarding or Re-Apply
If approved, move to the onboarding section below. If given a red light, improve using feedback and reapply when ready. Someone from the Lander Challenge team will personally guide you through next steps.
Onboarding Process
- 01
Join LC Teams Only Discord
This platform will be used for any further communication, LC team opportunities, internal updates, etc.
Join Discord → - 02
Team Logo
This will be used to help others know about your team's participation in the challenge.
Submit Here → - 03
Team Agreement
Teams must sign the agreement to be eligible to participate in the challenge. Please reach out promptly with any questions or concerns. Download the file, sign it, and submit to contact@landerchallenge.space.
Submit Signed Version → - 04
W9
We're legally required to obtain this to confirm who we sent money to. The W9 should be filled out with the info from the org that will accept any prize money — perhaps your nonprofit or your school's foundation arm. For non-US teams, fill out Form W-8 BEN-E instead. Submit completed version to contact@landerchallenge.space.
Submit W9 / W-8 BEN-E → - 05
University Acknowledgement
Send a letter stating that your university is aware of your team and participation in the Lander Challenge. Send to contact@landerchallenge.space.
Submit Here → - 06
Team Member Resumes
Please submit resumes with full names and contact emails of all team members.
Submit Here → - 07
Milestone Attempt Process
- 01
Submit an Attempt Notice
Please inform us of any attempt 3–4 weeks in advance, as early as possible.
Submit Here → - 02
Schedule Milestone Review
You will receive an email from the Lander Challenge team. Please let us know of 3–5 available time slots over the next two weeks to meet with our safety council and the Lander Challenge team.
- 03
Milestone Review
Teams must prepare a detailed presentation identical to their internal design review. The milestone review can also be combined with any internal review occurring — please inform us if that is the case in the attempt notice form.
- 04
Logistics Meeting
The Lander Challenge team will meet with someone from your team to plan out the public announcement process and logistics of the attempt day. Our team will do their best to attend each and every attempt.
- 05
Make the Attempt!
Good luck! Share the news on Discord a few days before. If you have a live stream link, share it with the community to follow along.
Join Discord → - 06
Decision Time!
Share your data, videos, and anything else you have with the Lander Challenge team. The safety council will meet and decide if your attempt is successful.
Questions?
Reach out to the Lander Challenge team directly or join the Discord community.