Who can compete in the Google Lunar X PRIZE? Who already is competing?
At the X PRIZE Foundation, we believe that no one nation, gender, age group, or profession has a monopoly on creativity or intelligence. Incentive prizes like the Google Lunar X PRIZE work in large part because they generate broad, international interest, especially from groups and individuals not traditionally thought of as important players in that sector or industry. Accordingly, we welcome teams and team members from anywhere in the world, and allow our teams to build and structure themselves to compete. We expect that the Google Lunar X PRIZE will encourage new groups to start thinking about space travel and exploration missions. New teams will form from small associations, universities, and companies both within and outside of the traditional aerospace sector, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to bear on the challenges associated with the prize. There are only a few exceptions to this rule. In order to ensure that the Google Lunar X PRIZE results in a financially sustainable lu
