Moon to Mars Trailblazer Stage 1

Published in the Research School of Physics Event Horizon
Vol46 Issue49 13–17 December 2021

Trailblazer Stage 1 is an open competitive grant opportunity providing up to $4 million each for up to two successful applicants to develop foundation services rover solutions through early mission phases to Preliminary Design Review (PDR).

Trailblazer Stage 2 is a closed competitive grant opportunity providing an expected $42 million to a single successful applicant, selected from Trailblazer Stage 1, to take their foundation services rover to launch and lunar operations phase.

Trailblazer Stage 1 is now open and closes on 28 Feb 2021. It requires a minimum of $1 million in cash co-investment. The project, if successful, must be completed by 31 July 2023.

Please inform the College Research Office of your intent to apply as soon as possible.