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Monday, Nov 16
The X PRIZE Foundation Announces First Asia-Based Contender for Genome Sequencing Prize
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured world headlines when Burt Rutan, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and flew the world’s fir...
Thursday, Nov 5
X PRIZE Foundation and NASA Award $2 Million in Prizes to Masten Space Systems and Armadillo Aerospace
WASHINGTON D.C. – Nov. 5, 2009 – Today, the X PRIZE Foundation along with NASA hosted an awards ceremony to culminate the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander X PRIZE Challenge (NGLLXPC). Masten Space Systems, led by David Masten, was awarded the top $1 million prize, while Armadillo Aerospace, le...
Monday, Nov 2
X PRIZE Foundation and NASA Cap Amazing Lunar Lander Competition and Award $2 Million in Prizes
PLAYA VISTA, CA – Nov. 02, 2009 – The race for the $2 million Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander X PRIZE Challenge (NGLLXPC) incentivized prize purse, funded by NASA and presented by the X PRIZE Foundation,has come to an exciting finish. Masten Space Systems, led by David Masten, will be awarde...
Sunday, Nov 1
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE to Receive up to $5.5 Million in Funding from U.S. Department of Energy
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured world headlines when Burt Rutan, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and flew the world's fir...
Tuesday, Oct 27
X PRIZE Foundation Announces 2nd X PRIZE Lab at the Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured world headlines when Burt Rutan, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and flew the world’s fir...
Monday, Oct 19
Progressive Insurance Automotive X Prize Announces Teams Qualified to Compete for $10 Million/Launches National Student Contest
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured world headlines when Burt Rutan, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and flew the world’s fir...
Thursday, Oct 8
Masten Space Systems Successfully Launches Rocket to Qualify for Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge
BAKERSFIELD, CA – Oct. 08, 2009 – Masten Space Systems, led by David Masten, successfully flew its lunar lander rocket vehicle, XA-0.1B, also called “Xombie” twice in two hours. Masten is the second of four teams attempting to win a portion of a $2 million incentive prize purse as part of the N...
Friday, Oct 2
The Day Commercial Spaceflight Took Off: October 4 Marks Fifth Anniversary of $10 Million Ansari X PRIZE
10 MILLION ANSARI X PRIZE X PRIZE Foundation Leads the Field in Prize Competitions and Radical Breakthroughs for the Benefit of Humanity The X PRIZE Foundation continues to further explore future competitions through its prize development. Prize concepts include:
Tuesday, Sep 15
Armadillo Aerospace Makes Record-Breaking Rocket Flights to Qualify for $1 Million NASA PRIZE Presented by X PRIZE Foundation
Saturday's flights set new records both in total propulsion and rocket endurance for privately funded and constructed vertical take-off, vertical landing rockets like those required to land on the lunar surface. These flights also build on the earlier success of the Armadillo Aerosp...
Tuesday, Aug 25
2009 Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge Competition Attempts Scheduled
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured the world’s attention when the Burt Rutan-led team, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and f...
Monday, Jul 20
“Moon 2.0” Inspiring the Next Generation of Lunar Explorers
This progress will lead to enormous benefits not only for space exploration, but for quality of life here on Earth. Along the way, both the Google Lunar X PRIZE and the Moon in Google Earth will serve as sources of information and inspiration for all people as we watch compelling content dev...
Thursday, Jul 16
Study Predicts $1.5 Billion Market for Commercial Lunar Services over Next Decade
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured the world’s attention when the Burt Rutan-led team, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and f...
Wednesday, Jun 24
German Team Part-Time-Scientists Enters $30 Google Lunar X PRIZE Competition
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured the world’s attention when the Burt Rutan-led team, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and f...
Wednesday, May 6
MIT Enterprise Forum of Phoenix Presents an Evening With Peter Diamandis
The evening experience includes a direct conversation with Dr. Diamandis exploring how Arizona can participate and contribute on a global scale by advancing opportunity through science, education, technology and entrepreneurism. The presentation by Dr. Diamandis will highlight th...
Thursday, Apr 23
X PRIZE Foundation and Knome Spotlight DNA Day With Historic Charity Auction of Whole Genome Sequence
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured the world’s attention when the Burt Rutan-led team, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and f...
Thursday, Apr 9
X PRIZE Foundation, WellPoint, to Announce Initial Design for Potential $10 Million X PRIZE to Revolutionize U.S. Health Care
ABOUT THE X PRIZE FOUNDATIONThe X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured the world’s attention when the Burt Rutan-led team, backed by Microsoft co-fo...
Tuesday, Mar 3
X PRIZE Foundation, WellPoint and the WellPoint Foundation Hold Advisory Summit to Propose Ideas for Healthcare X PRIZE
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured the world’s attention when the Burt Rutan-led team, backed by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, built and f...
Monday, Jan 12
Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE Announces New Division for Large Automakers to Showcase Fuel Efficiency Efforts
The goal of the Progressive Automotive X PRIZE, a project of the X PRIZE Foundation, is to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel efficient vehicles that offer more consumer choices. Ten million dollars in prizes will be awarded to the teams that win a stage race for clean, producti...
