Spaceport Midland Rocket Launch Facility
Gates open
5:00 AM*
The gate opens at 5:00am.
NOTE: Concessions and the ESRA Merchandise Store will be opened, and items will be available for purchase during this time.
Morning Flyer Meeting
6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
All Team Project Managers and Safety Officers must meet for a mandatory Flyer's Meeting each morning until they complete their flight.
These morning meetings cover launch operations, safety instructions and any updates to procedures that have been made. It is the responsibility of the team project manager and safety officer to disseminate the information to all team members. Students attending the Flyer’s Meeting should expect to take notes.
Range open for launch operations
7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
ESRA anticipates both staff and students being prepared to support launches no earlier than 6:00am. Launches will not commence until the sun rises and the RSO has officially approved launches can proceed. Lvestream coverage active from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM each day.
IMPORTANT - There will be NO High Altitude Waiver in the 45k’ category and for high altitude demonstration flights.
Judges Coordination Meeting
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Judges will convene for a quick debrief of the second day and prepare for the next day’s launch operations.
Evening Flyer Meeting
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Mandatory for all teams attempting to launch early the following morning before the next scheduled Morning Flyer Meeting, and any other team told to attend by event staff. Optional to all other teams. This is mandatory for all high altitude launches - which will attempt flight early Friday morning. This briefing will be similar to the Morning Flyer's Meeting but will also act as a way for teams and ESRA to give feedback to one another.
Gates Close
Sunset (about 8:00 PM)
All Students must depart the launch site at the latest by sun set.
*All times are US Central Time (CT).