Results of the 19th Annual International Rocket Engineering Competition
Midland & Saragossa, Texas — July 7, 2026 — The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) is proud to announce the official results of the 19th annual International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC), held June 15–21, 2026 in West Texas. This year’s competition brought together 144 university teams from an initial pool of 196 applicants, representing one of the largest and most diverse fields in IREC history.
AIAA and ESRA have joined together to present their offical position on ITAR
Explore how the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) directly affects high powered student rocketry and the academic pipeline developing the next generation of aerospace engineers.
Flagship Forwarding instructions
IREC International Shipping Guidance and Instructions for 2026 with Link to Shipment Declaration Form
SpaceNews Partnership
The Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) is thrilled to announce that we will be partnering with SpaceNews again for the 2026 International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC).
Ordering aerotech motors
If you are flying AeroTech motors, place your order by February 2, 2026.