Finalists for 2007 Pete Conrad Spirit of Innovation Award | SpaceRef – Your Space Reference
The ten finalists for the inaugural Pete Conrad* Spirit of Innovation* Award will have their ideas on display at the 2007 X PRIZE Cup. Teams of high school students from all over the United States proposed ideas that could accelerate the personal spaceflight industry. Winners will be chosen by popular vote and announced at the closing ceremonies on Sunday, October 28, at noon. The first place team will receive a $5,000 grant, followed by $2,500 for second place and $1,500 for third.
As it happens, I’ll be going to New Mexico next week. Why?
“The Royals”, Nashville, TN: Led by Chancellor Dickens, The Royals suggest a method to harvest the heat energy lost during reentry into the atmosphere.
Proud doesn’t even begin to say it. Check it out – we’re going to get to see some Lunar Lander flyoffs. Awesome.
