Preparing for the 2026 IREC Application Process

Overview and Objectives

Acronyms and Definitions

Introduction and Course Author

What is the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC?

What is the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association?

IREC Reference Resource and Information Sites

Event Timeline

Before Submitting Your Application

Submitting Your Application (Detail levels are critical, No TBDs)

Design Process (Preliminary, Critical, Final, Flight Readiness Review)

Hybrid and Liquid Category

Past Performance and No-Shows an affect your application.

International Teams (Visas, Transportation, Shipping, etc.)