SpaceX's competitor, OneWeb, finally released its Innovation Challenge 2021 on Apr. 23. The independent space agency's latest program focuses on acquiring different ideas from various people, agencies, and companies.
OneWeb explained that it will use the gathered information to improve its internet satellites.
"Space is the future for communications on Earth," said Massimilian Ladovaz, the CTO of OneWeb.
He added that OneWeb is currently working on its roadmap, which would allow the space agency to redefine new innovations, ideas, and partnership opportunities.
"Our space sector is thriving, and this exciting new competition by OneWeb will help it to grow even further by drawing on the best that British industry and the next generation of researchers have to offer," added Amanda Solloway, the U.K. government's Science Minister.
OneWeb's Innovation Challenge 2021
OneWeb's press release stated that the space company's latest Innovation Challenge 2021 aims to harness ideas from academic students, professors, as well as engineering partners, and various research professionals.
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If you want to share your idea, you need to remember that once you send your work, OneWeb will be entitled to use any information and materials provided by the participants. OneWeb also explained that all submitted information must be written in the English language.
Aside from this, SpaceX's competitor also stated that your information and materials should be original. If OneWeb finds out that your idea is copied from another source, it will automatically lead to disqualification. You can click here to see more details about the rules and regulations of OneWeb's Innovation Challenge 2021.
How to join OneWeb's Innovation Challenge 2021
CISION Pr Newswire reported that if you want to join OneWeb's Innovation Challenge 2021, all you need to do is visit its official Innovation website. After that, you can scroll down at the bottom until you reach the "Register to Enter" section.
Once you are in that area, all you need to do is enter your full name, email address, and your company or organization. You are also required to click the "I Agree" button before you can proceed.
When you are done with these steps, all you need to do is click the Register option, which is located at the bottom right corner of the page. After that, you can now wait for OneWeb's email confirmation.
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Written by: Griffin Davis