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 AM - 6:30 AM
These morning meetings are to 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 Flyers Meeting should expect to take notes.
Range open for launch operations
7:00 AM - 4:30 AM
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. Livestream coverage active from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM each day.
IMPORTANT - Any remaining teams unable to fly on Friday are at a VERY HIGH RISK of not launching on Saturday.
Morning - High Altitude Waiver OPEN for flights in the 45k’ category and for high altitude demonstration flights at 8am and closes at 1pm.
Judges Coordination Meeting
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Judges will convene for a quick debrief of the third 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.
Flight Safety Review Cutoff: Teams that have not completed flight safety review by this time will not be permitted to fly for the remainder of the competition. Teams who fly on Saturday may not receive a score for their flight due to delays in getting the data to the judges.
Gates Close
Sunset (about 8:00 PM)
All Students must depart the launch site at the latest by sun set.
*Times are given in Central Time (CT).