HIS CHALLENGE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q1
Can I resubmit the same project that was reject in a previous Humans In Space Challenge?
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Yes, resubmission is allowed as long as you have not previously been selected as an Awardee.
Q2
Are there any country restrictions for applying or receiving an award?
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No, we welcome applicants from all countries. However, for Orbital Launch Funding Applicants, eligibility may be subject to restrictions imposed by NASA or our launch/research platform providers. Please ensure your country is not on their restricted lists.
Q3
How mature must the idea be to qualify for Orbital Launch Funding?
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There is no specific requirement for the maturity level of the idea, as long as the proposed experiment is realistically launch-ready within 18 months of receiving the award. For more information, please refer to the ‘Applicant Eligibility’ section of this Application Guideline.
Q4
Is there a fee to apply?
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No, there is no cost or fee to submit an application to the Challenge.
Q5
Can I revise my application after submitting it?
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After submission, no changes can be made once the deadline has passed. However, if you need to revise your submitted application, please contact us via email within 2 days of your initial submission.
Q1
Is there a fixed number of winners selected at each stage of the selection process (1st, 2nd, and Final Stage)?
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No, there is no predetermined number of winners for each selection stage. The number of applicants advancing or selected will depend on the judges' evaluation and competitiveness of the applications received.
Q2
Will the Orbital Launch Award be provided directly to recipients, or through an implementation/platform partner?
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The award will be provided directly to the selected awardees, not through any implementation or platform partners.
Q3
Does the Humans In Space Challenge include any in-person events?
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Yes, the Final Pitch will be held in person. Finalists are required to attend the event and deliver their pitch on-site. All other HIS sessions will be conducted virtually. If any additional in-person events are scheduled, participants will be notified in advance.
Q4
Are Applicants required to attend all HIS sessions?
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Yes. Applicants selected as Semi-Finalists or Finalists are required to attend all designated HIS sessions to ensure fair evaluation and equal access to support and resources throughout the program. Schedules will be shared in advance.
Q1
In what ways will the HIS Partners engage in the HIS Challenge?
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HIS Partners will participate as judges and mentors throughout the Challenge. Finalists will have the opportunity to interact and network with partners in person during exclusive HIS sessions. Awardees will also gain access to the HIS Accelerator Program, along with additional benefits provided by our partners. You can learn more about these benefits on our website.
Q2
Will Orbital Launch Funding Awardees be matched with a Boryung-designated platform partner?
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No. Awardees will have the freedom to select a partner from the HIS platform partners. They will collaborate directly with their chosen partner to develop their final project plan. Detailed information on our platform partners—including flight conditions and provided services—will be disclosed to qualified applicants during the HIS Challenge Session.
Q1
Who comprises the Judge Panel?
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Our Judge Panel includes scientists from leading space agencies and healthcare institutions, university professors with expertise in space-related research, and global investors focused on space, healthcare, and AI tech ventures. The complete list of the HIS Judge Panel is available on our official website.
Q2
What evaluation criteria are used at the Virtual Pitch Event and Final Pitch Day?
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Please refer to the ‘Evaluation Metrics’ section of the Application Guideline for a detailed breakdown of the metrics used during the evaluation process.