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Watts on the Moon - Phase 2

Watts on the Moon – Phase 2 is NASA’s completed lunar surface-power challenge project, run through the Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing program and led by Marshall Space Flight Center. Phase 2 (2022-02-23 to 2024-09-20) sought solutions for lunar energy distribution, management, and storage that can support Artemis surface operations and future industrial activity, building on Phase 1 and addressing sustainable power for long-duration lunar missions.

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Watts on the Moon - Phase 2Watts on the Moon Challenge Phase 2Watts on the Moon Phase 2
Domains
spaceflight
Name
Watts on the Moon - Phase 2
Status
completed
Types
developmentresearchoperations

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Description
Watts on the Moon – Phase 2 is NASA’s completed lunar surface-power challenge project, run through the Prizes, Challenges, and Crowdsourcing program and led by Marshall Space Flight Center. Phase 2 (2022-02-23 to 2024-09-20) sought solutions for lunar energy distribution, management, and storage that can support Artemis surface operations and future industrial activity, building on Phase 1 and addressing sustainable power for long-duration lunar missions.
End Date
2024-09-20
Leads
Participants
Start Date
2022-02-23

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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 05:22:49 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 05:22:49 UTC

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