Welcome to the 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition!
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The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) is very excited that you and your team have decided to help support our mission and join us for the 2025 International Rocket Engineering Competition!
Our competition takes place in three separate locations in and around the greater Midland area beginning Monday, June 9th. Sponsors are welcome to set up at the Midland Horseshoe Pavilion on Monday, June 9th. Conference Day is Tuesday, June 10th with the Opening Ceremony at 7am. |
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All final arrangements must be confirmed in writing prior to arrival. Please contact Stephanie Taylor at [email protected].
Launches are expected to begin bright and early Wednesday morning at 7 am. The Midland Spaceport Rocket Launch Area is located approximately 2.5 hours outside of Midland, just outside Saragosa, TX. (Map with coordinates provided below.) ALL SPONSORS attending the launch are required to register and sign a liability waiver.
Additional information regarding the setup of sponsor booth locations at the launch site will be forthcoming shortly.
Additional information regarding the setup of sponsor booth locations at the launch site will be forthcoming shortly.
Sponsor FAQs
Where do I register?
www.soundingrocket.org/sponsorregistration (but you are already here, click here to register!)
www.soundingrocket.org/sponsorregistration (but you are already here, click here to register!)
Where do I find out more about sponsoring the IREC?
Visit https://www.soundingrocket.org/becoming-a-sponsor.html for more information. Or choose from the "Sponsorships" menu above to view current and past sponsors.
Tax deductible donations are also welcome and can be made here: https://www.soundingrocket.org/donate.html.
Visit https://www.soundingrocket.org/becoming-a-sponsor.html for more information. Or choose from the "Sponsorships" menu above to view current and past sponsors.
Tax deductible donations are also welcome and can be made here: https://www.soundingrocket.org/donate.html.
Where is the schedule?
Visit http://www.soundingrocket.org/sponsorregistration for more information on the schedule
Visit http://www.soundingrocket.org/sponsorregistration for more information on the schedule
Will there be food available at the events?
YES. Food will be available at the Convention on Tuesday and at the launch site (Wed - Sat). There will NOT be any food for the awards ceremony on Saturday evening.
YES. Food will be available at the Convention on Tuesday and at the launch site (Wed - Sat). There will NOT be any food for the awards ceremony on Saturday evening.
Is this event being LiveStreamed?
ABSOLUTELY! Visit our Youtube channel and subscribe for alerts: www.youtube.com/@esrarocket
ABSOLUTELY! Visit our Youtube channel and subscribe for alerts: www.youtube.com/@esrarocket
Can we bring our own shade, chairs, or food to the events?
For the Convention Tuesday, you may bring chairs and food. For the launch site days (Wed - Sat), you can bring shade, chairs and food. For the Saturday awards ceremony, you should NOT bring shade, chairs or food.
For the Convention Tuesday, you may bring chairs and food. For the launch site days (Wed - Sat), you can bring shade, chairs and food. For the Saturday awards ceremony, you should NOT bring shade, chairs or food.
What do I wear to a Rocket Competition?
Competition Day 3 - Launch Day 1
2024 SA Cup - Tahoma Photography |
Proper Clothing for the IRECThis document provides student team members, staff and volunteers with a highly recommended style of clothing for dealing with the environment. Wearing inappropriate clothing such as flip flops, swimming attire, etc. can lead to points deductions or even removal from the site.
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Specific Event Location Details
Monday, June 9, 2025, 9 AM until 4 PM
Rocketeer Registration and Conference Setup
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Midland Horseshoe Pavilion
2514 Arena Trl, Midland, TX 79701 Phone: (432) 682-1300 www.midlandhorseshoe.com/ Free parking in main parking lot |
Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 7 AM until 4:30 PM
Opening Ceremony, Conference Day Podium and Poster Sessions
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Midland Horseshoe Pavilion
2514 Arena Trl, Midland, TX 79701 Phone: (432) 682-1300 www.midlandhorseshoe.com/ Free parking in main parking lot |
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 beginning at 7 AM
Launch Site
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Midland Spaceport Rocket Launch Area
31°02'59.3"N 103°32'50.3"W This site is approximately 2.25 hours south of Midland so please schedule appropriately |
Optional Launch Livestream viewing in Midland at the Blakemore Planetarium
Beginning at 7 AM until 4:30 PM
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Blakemore Planetarium
Museum of the Southwest 1705 West Missouri Ave. Midland, Texas 79701 Phone: (432) 683-2882 https://www.museumsw.org/planetarium |
Saturday, June 14, 2025 time Opens at 6 PM, Begins at 7 PM
Final Awards Ceremony
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George Bush Convention Center
105 North Main Street Midland, TX 79701 Phone: (432) 687-8250 https://www.bushconventioncenter.com/ Free city parking within 1 block. Click on link above |
The 2025 IREC will be hosted in MIDLAND,TEXAS Monday, June 9 - 14, 2025.