ESRA Newsletter 10 May 2026

Deadlines

The deadline to register for 2026 IREC at Spaceport Midland is 15 May 2026 at 5:00 pm CST. Don't miss this date!

Rocketeer registration: https://www.esrarocket.org/rocketeer-registration

Volunteer registration: https://www.esrarocket.org/volunteer-registration

Sponsor and vendor registration: https://www.esrarocket.org/sponsor-and-vendor-registration

2026 ESRA IREC Drone Policy

"No student, sponsor, or spectator UAS (Drones) will be permitted at the Horseshoe Pavilion, Spaceport Midland launch site, or the Bush Center during the 2026 IREC."

Please visit ESRA's Documents and Forms website page to view ESRA's official policy: www.esrarocket.org.

Progress Report 3

The window for submitting Progress Report 3 is now open. Deadline for submission is 20 May 2026 at 5:00 pm CST.

AIAA ASCEND 2026

ESRA will be at AIAA's ASCEND in Washington DC on 19-20 May 2026 at Booth 306. Visitors at their booth can "explore the benefits of supporting the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) and obtain the power to shape the future of engineering."