Patriots Solar System Competition

May 14th, 2026 – 6pm to 9pm

Are you ready to go to Mars? Bring your team to compete in the 2026 Solar System Competition.

Teams will consist of three students who will research Mars suitability for human exploration.

Each team will produce a two-page research report, create a poster board, design a brochure, and deliver an oral presentation to a panel of astronomy experts.

In addition, teams will compete in a Martian Frontier computer challenge.

When

Thursday, May 14th, 2026
6 PM to 9 PM

Where:

Thomas Johnson Middle School
5401 Barker Place
Lanham, MD 20746

Patriots Solar System Competition flyer with flying saucer in the clouds and students in lab coats presenting their research.

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