X Prize Cup

The X Prize Cup is a two-day Air & Space Expo which was the result of a partnership between the X Prize Foundation and the State of New Mexico that began in 2004 when the Ansari X-Prize was held. This led to plans to build the world's first true rocket festival. Three X-PRIZE Cups have been held: in 2004, 2006 and 2007. Each X Prize Cup hosts different events and demonstrations, such as rocket-powered bicycles, rocket jet packs; but particularly notable are the Lunar Lander Challenge and the Space Elevator Games. 85,000 visitors attended the 2007 X Prize Cup. Although there was no X Prize Cup in 2009, there was a Lunar Lander Challenge.

Read more about X Prize Cup:  Motivation, 2004 Ansari X Prize, 2006 Wirefly X Prize Cup, 2007 X Prize Cup, Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge, Space Elevator Games, Pete Conrad Spirit Award, Organization

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