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PROJECT
HYPERION

Design Competition

 

Design for Centuries

Project Hyperion explores the feasibility of crewed interstellar travel via generation ships, using current and near-future technologies. A generation ship is a hypothetical spacecraft designed for long-duration interstellar travel, where the journey may take centuries to complete. The idea behind a generation ship is that the initial crew would live, reproduce, and die on the ship, with their descendants continuing the journey until reaching the destination. These ships are often envisioned as self-sustaining ecosystems, featuring agriculture, habitation, and other necessary life-support systems to ensure survival across multiple generations. 

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Competition Timeline

 

Competition announcement : 1st of November 2024

Inscriptions until: 15th of December 2024

Phase 1 Deadline : 2nd of February 2025 

Phase 2 Deadline : 4th of May 2025 

Winners Announcement : 2nd of June 2025

Eligibility: Open to all individuals and teams worldwide.

 

Team Composition

 

To ensure interdisciplinary collaboration, teams are encouraged to include at least:

 

  • One architectural designer

  • One engineer

  • One social scientist (e.g., sociologist, anthropologist)

 

Note: These roles are flexible. A short bio and team organization description must be submitted with the entry.

 

Competition Structure

 

Phase 1: Concept Development

 

Submission of initial designs and narratives addressing the generation ship's habitat layout, systems, and societal framework.

Shortlisted teams will proceed to Phase 2.

 

Phase 2: Detailed Design

 

Comprehensive designs, technical details, and visual presentations of the generation ship.

Teams must provide detailed plans for architecture, technology integration, and societal models.

 

For all questions, please contact info@i4is.org

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Prizes

Prize fund

$10,000 (USD)

1st Place

$5,000

2nd Place

$3,000

3rd Place

$2,000

10 honorary mentions​ (or less if number of teams is insufficient)

Registration

Registration fee: $20
 

Inscriptions will be accepted until 15th of December 2024

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