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.
Keynotes
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:
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One architectural designer
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One engineer
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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
Prizes
Prize fund
$10,000 (USD)