AVA Challenge
Start your mission today!
Choose from several 9-step STEM design sprints based on challenges facing Artemis & the Australian space industry.
You can join the AVA Challenge at any time throughout the year!
Scenarios
– Earth Observation: Milo Institute – Arizona State University
– Robotics: Trailblazer – The Australian Space Agency
– Home on the Moon: Aldrin Family Foundation
– Growing Food in Space: Magnitude.io
– AI in Space
– Telecommunications in Space
Run at your own pace, using the content on this site.
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Mission 1 | Introduction
WEBINAR: intro to the weekly challenges
Hear from space industry representatives & design experts as well as learn about the 2022 AVA challenge structure & opportunities for students.
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Mission 2 | Define
Define the problem
Describe the problem or need in detail to gain understanding. Think about and discuss initial thoughts.
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Mission 3 | Identify
Identify the constraints
Outline the specific boundaries for which the project will be confined.
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Mission 4 | Brainstorm
Find possible solutions
Create, develop, and communicate ideas.
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Mission 5 | Design
The most promising solutions
Investigate options, refine ideas, create & communicate solutions to solve problems.
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Mission 6 | Prototype
Your solution
Produce a model or prototype of the best possible solution.
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Mission 7 | Evaluate
Test your solution
Evaluate the solution against the identified problem.
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Mission 8 | Iterate
Improve your solution
Refine design solutions, revise, and continually improve.
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Mission 9 | Communicate
Share your solution
Communicate and share design solutions to key stakeholders.