The Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge (NG-LLC) is a two-level, $2 million competition requiring a vehicle to simulate trips between the moon's surface and lunar orbit. Currently nine Lunar Lander teams are registered for the competition. All teams must be 90 percent privately funded, have the proper permits and be able to operate safely near the large crowds expected at the Wirefly X PRIZE Cup. NASA, which signed a Space Act Agreement with the X PRIZE Foundation before the competition in 2006, will once again fund the prizes through its Centennial Challenges program.

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When is the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge?

The NG-LLC will take place at the 2007 Wirefly X PRIZE Cup and Holloman Air and Space Expo in October. The WXPC Air & Space Show will be held on October 27 & 28, but specific times for the NG-LLC have yet to be announced.

Where is the Northrop Grumman Lunar Lander Challenge?

This year's NG-LLC will take place at the Holloman Air Force Base, near Alamogordo, New Mexico.

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