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University Rover Challenge

by Kevin F Sloan — last modified 2010-02-09 11:23
Registration for the 2010 University Rover Challenge has closed, and the largest ever field of teams has been announced.

 
 

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The Challenge:
For the fourth year, teams of university students will design and build the next generation of Mars rovers.
June 3-5, 2010 the teams and their rovers will face off at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah.

The Prize:
The winning team will win transportation, lodging and admission for 5 team members to the
13th Annual International Mars Society Convention in Dayton, OH this summer, and large cash prizes.

 

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by Kevin F Sloan — last modified 2009-09-11 13:27

Short news items from the URC

NEWS (updated September 11)

The 2010 URC rules have been released!

Interested in staying up to date with URC (a must for any prospective teams)? Join the URC email list-serve. Learn how to subscribe on the Contacts page.

Important Dates for URC 2010:

February 1, 2010 - Indication of Participation Deadline

April 30, 2010 - Deadline for submission of communications details, and other technical details as specified in the rules

May 13, 2010 - Deadline for submission of travel team details

May 28, 2010 - Deadline for submission of financial report

June 3-5, 2010 - 2010 University Rover Challenge

 

 

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