International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC)

The International Space Settlement Design Competition (ISSDC) is a prestigious, industry-simulated contest that challenges high school students to design a large-scale space settlement in response to a detailed Request for Proposal (RFP). Teams collaborate under time pressure, emulate real-world aerospace companies, and present to judges with industry backgrounds. Winners of regional and national rounds compete in the global finals held annually at NASA Kennedy Space Center.