Indian Students Secure Top Honors at NASA's Human Exploration Rover Challenge
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) |
| Year | 2023 (30th Anniversary) |
| Organizer | NASA |
| Purpose | Reflects the goals of the Artemis program: lunar exploration and scientific advancement |
| Participants | Over 600 students from 72 teams, representing 42 colleges/universities, 30 high schools from 24 US states, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 13 countries (including India) |
| Indian Winners | - KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR: "Crash and Burn" award |
| - Kanakia International School, Mumbai: "Rookie of the Year" award | |
| Overall Winners | - High School Division: Parish Episcopal School, Dallas, USA |
| - College/University Division: University of Alabama in Huntsville, USA | |
| Competition Criteria | Navigation of a half-mile obstacle course, mission-specific task challenges, safety & design reviews |
| STEM Focus | Part of NASA's eight Artemis Student Challenges to promote STEM education and careers |