Teams used the resource hub, a curated collection of virtual resources, as they developed and submitted their mission proposals. Any eligible school could form a team and submit — no in-person collaboration or prior experience with CubeSats was required.

Watch the virtual information session recording and read frequently asked questions.

Watch the virtual panel recording.

Teams submitted mission proposals by 5:59 p.m. ET for review by a judging panel.

The judging panel used Phase 1 selection criteria to select the five finalists to receive prizes and an invitation to Phase 2.

Finalists received mentorship and additional virtual resources to implement their mission proposals and build their CubeSat prototypes.

Finalists planned their own flight events, where they launched their CubeSat prototypes.

Finalists submitted their flight reports.