Microgravity Research Competition Proposals

HEINLEIN TRUST AND SPACEX ANNOUNCE PROPOSALS RECEIVED FOR THE MICROGRAVITY RESEARCH COMPETITION - Heinlein Prize Trust -

Nine proposals have been submitted by Florida Tech, Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, Universities Space Research Association, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Alabama at Birmingham, College of Menominee Nation, University of Texas Health Science Center, Duke University Medical Center, and University of Alabama in Huntsville.

The press release gives an overview of the 9 proposals. More details about these proposals can be found on the Proposal Summaries page.

The main Labflight page gives the following timeline for the contest:

Competition Dates
4/3 - Finalists Notified
4/17 - Finalist Event at Rice University
4/18 - Announcement of Winner

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