The NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) is a dynamic engineering design competition aimed at engaging students worldwide in human space exploration. It serves as part of the Artemis Student Challenge, drawing inspiration from NASA's Apollo and Artemis missions. The primary goal of HERC is for student teams to design, develop, build, and test human-powered rovers capable of navigating challenging terrains. The challenge has expanded to include two divisions: the Human Powered (HP) division, which focuses on creating a safe and functional vehicle, and the Remote Controlled (RC) division, which involves solving complex scientific tasks with a purpose-built vehicle. Participants in HERC engage in a series of tasks including designing, assembling, and testing their rovers on a course that mimics lunar and planetary terrains. Key skills developed through the challenge include engineering design, problem-solving, and real-time decision-making under constraints similar to those faced by NASA missions. The HP competition requires teams to navigate a half-mile course with various obstacles, while the RC division involves mission tasks aimed at identifying suitable landing sites for future NASA missions. The competition is conducted in-person, traditionally held in Huntsville, Alabama, and involves a comprehensive series of design reviews and competitive events throughout the project year. Teams earn points based on the successful completion of design criteria and mission tasks, with the winning team accumulating the highest points. The challenge provides students with valuable experience in engineering and design, as well as the opportunity to contribute innovative ideas to the field of space exploration.