From application to milestone attempt
Use this guide to apply, complete the joining requirements, and prepare for a milestone attempt. Read the challenge rules and safety guidelines alongside these steps.
Application
Complete the online application and send it to contact@landerchallenge.space.
We’ll email you after reviewing the application. Reply with 3–5 time slots over the next two weeks when your team can meet the Safety Council.
The interview lasts 45 minutes. Prepare a 5–10 minute presentation introducing your team and summarizing your application.
The Lander Challenge team will follow up with a decision and next steps.
Accepted teams begin onboarding. Other teams may be asked to make changes and reapply. A member of our team will guide you through the next steps.
Joining requirements
Each requirement has its own form. Submit items as they are ready and complete all requirements as soon as possible.
Find challenge updates, team opportunities, and links to milestone livestreams, and connect with other teams. Join Discord →
We use it to identify your team’s participation. Submit here →
Teams must sign to participate. Contact us promptly with questions. View & submit →
Complete a W-9, or a W-8 BEN-E for non-US teams, for the organization receiving prize money on your team’s behalf. This may be your university’s foundation, a nonprofit, or a registered student organization. W-9 (US) → · W-8 BEN-E (non-US) →
Submit a letter confirming that your university knows about your team and its participation. A template is included in the form. View & submit →
Milestone attempts
Notify us 3–4 weeks before your attempt, as early as possible. Submit here →
We’ll email you. Reply with 3–5 time slots over the next two weeks when your team can meet the Safety Council and Lander Challenge team.
Present a detailed plan for the attempt. If you want to combine this with an internal review, mention that in your attempt notice.
We’ll meet with a team representative to plan the public announcement and attempt-day logistics. Our team tries to attend every attempt.
Post on Discord a few days beforehand. Share a livestream link if you have one.
Send your data, videos, and supporting materials to the Lander Challenge team. The Safety Council will review the results and decide whether the attempt was successful.
Rules and guidance
Questions about the process? Email the Lander Challenge team or ask in the Discord community.