Plant the Moon Challenge
Catalog organization: Institute of Competition Sciences
Compiled by: ExtracurricularHub Editorial Team — editorial policy
Last updated
Researched Aug 22, 2026
What Is Plant the Moon Challenge?
Plant the Moon is a hands-on space-science challenge in which teams design and run an eight-week edible-crop experiment using lunar or Martian regolith simulant. Each team compares a pot containing at least 50 percent simulant with a control, collects weekly data, analyzes the results and submits a final report. Projects can investigate one or two variables, and teams receive feedback and may earn category or Best in Show recognition.
The High School division is for participants ages 13-19 in grades 9-12 or international equivalents. Teams contain one to five students and need an adult coach when participants are minors. Families, clubs, schools and homeschool groups may participate worldwide. A separate Professional division is available from age 17.
Plant the Moon Challenge Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | $229 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Eligibility | Grades 9–12 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced — researched August 22, 2026 |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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