The competition received 482 applications from students and young professionals aged 16 to 35. After a thorough selection process, 46 participants, united into 17 teams, reached the final. The geographical coverage is impressive: from the Far East (Khabarovsk, Vladivostok) to the European part of Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg).
Top 5 most active regions:
1. Tomsk - 78 applications
2. Moscow - 57 applications
3. Astrakhan - 56 applications
4. St. Petersburg - 33 applications
5. Chelyabinsk - 27 applications
Tasks of the competition
Participants will have to develop innovative web solutions for:
· Planning the construction of a lunar base at the South Pole of the Moon
· Optimal placement of infrastructure facilities
· Resource management (including water ice)
· Ensuring the safety and functionality of the base
Expert comments
Ilya Chekh, founder of the Guild "Rubezhi Nauki": "It is necessary to form a new generation of enthusiasts in Russia who are ready to work on the most complex tasks of lunar exploration. It is important for us to create a technological, scientific and social basis for humanity's entry into deep space."
Sergey Shalashny, Chairman of the Board of "IT-Planet": "The space industry is on the verge of a new era today. Lunar exploration requires non-standard solutions and talented IT specialists capable of creating innovative software."
Stages of the competition
1. First stage (completed): selection of concepts
2. Second stage: development of web solutions
3. Final stage: presentation of projects to an expert jury
Awards
The winners will receive:
· Cash prizes
· Expert support for project development
· Special awards for educational institutions and mentors
The competition is held within the framework of the International Olympiad "IT-Planet 2025", which emphasizes its importance for the development of digital technologies in the space industry.