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Accepted into 2026 NASA Lunabotics Challenge
Announcement
Jan 15, 2026

Accepted into 2026 NASA Lunabotics Challenge

CMU Moon Miners has been officially accepted into the 2026 NASA Lunabotics Challenge—one of only 50 teams selected from 73 applicants worldwide.

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Critical Design Review - Image 1
DesignMilestone

Critical Design Review

12/01/2025

Completed our Critical Design Review, presenting integrated mechanical, electrical, and software designs for the rover.

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Preliminary Design Review - Image 1
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Preliminary Design Review

11/01/2025

Successfully completed our PDR, showcasing our autonomous excavation system design and dust mitigation strategies.

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