AIAA’s SciTech

Meet ESRA President, Steve Taylor, and Executive Director, Andy Berger, at AIAA's SCITECH 2026, January 12-16, in Orlando, Florida. They will discuss the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association's mission to provide safe and exciting opportunities for academic groups to compete in aerospace challenges and how the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) supports this endeavor.

Learn how ESRA supports the IREC, offering Rocketeer’s the opportunity to showcase their ability to handle challenges, troubleshoot complex issues, and handle high-stakes situations in real time. At the same time, allowing Sponsors to conduct the ultimate interview, with deep insights into how the next generation of Engineers think, collaborate, and perform when it matters most.

What is IREC? | Sponsorship Opportunities | Rocketry Vendor Opportunities | Volunteer Opportunities