ESRA | Experimental Sounding Rocket Association

Host of IREC—the world’s largest collegiate rocket competition 🚀
Advancing rocketry through education, innovation, and community.

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You hear it before you see it. Then the smoke. Then it's gone. A white streak trades the desert floor for the stratosphere in seconds. 45,000 feet is eight and a half miles straight up. These students built something that can do that.
11 days https://t.co/MzxxpgRr0h
#IREC2026

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2026 promises to be one of our biggest years yet!
https://t.co/VRt3XWDuI5
#IREC2026 #ESRA

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DO NOT SHIP ENERGETICS to Midland, whether via the Legacy Lift company or any other method!

To ensure the smooth handling and delivery of your materials or equipment, please use the shipping information and guidelines in the linked pdf.

https://t.co/tBSyzNJA60

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Artemis shows the future of space is being built now.

That future starts earlier.

Through ESRA and IREC, students design, build, and launch real rockets today… and will become the engineers shaping tomorrow.

#Artemis #Space #STEM #IREC

📸 Victoria Jean IG @victoriajeanpic

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This week's reminder: Don't forget to pack folding chairs for your team! The comfier the better.
#ESRA #IREC #whattobring

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Shade is a valuable resource at IREC. Please consider bringing your own shade. 10x10 tents are highly recommended, and don't forget to include tiedowns and empty sandbags for stability. #ESRA #IREC #whattobring

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The ESRA Staff extends warmest wishes to you all on Valentine's Day as you complete your second Progress Reports.

#ESRA #IREC #KATEO

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Rocketeers,

This is your reminder that Progress Report 2 (PR2) is due very soon.

* Date: February 16
* Time: Before 5:00 PM CT

Please do not wait until the last hour to submit.
#ESRA #2026IREC #KATEO

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We are pleased to announce that #SpaceNews will be returning as a Media Sponsor for the 2026 #IREC. To inquire about 2026 IREC partnership and sponsorship opportunities, please contact us today!

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The 2026 IREC Mission Patch is brought to you by the University College London (Team 60) and is now available on our website under Documents and Forms. https://t.co/ZIptOavz3J

#ESRA #IREC #2026IREC #2026irecmissionpatch

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ESRA is proud to announce the 2026 IREC Mission Patch, designed by Anthony Le Jeune of Team 60 - University College of London. Learn more about the 2026 IREC and the meaning behind the patch at https://t.co/gA7MXqY5HQ. #2026irecmissionpatch #univeristycollegelondon

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Enter to win the 2026 IREC Photo of the
year contest.

Winning Team Receives
$ Cash Prize $
Recognition across all ESRA Media Outlets

For more information or to submit photos visit
https://t.co/gud7T2tqC2

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Happy Groundhog Day!

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Order Deadline: February 2, 2026
Delivery Method: Must be specified as Delivery at IREC
All AeroTech motor orders placed via AeroTech or Wildman must be submitted by February 2nd and must be marked for Delivery at IREC 2026.
#IREC #wildmanrocketry #aerotech

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Don't miss the deadline: submit your motor orders for the 2026 IREC by this weekend to avoid any potential delays. #wildmanrocketry #aerotech #irec #rocketmotors #rocketman🚀

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Hello international teams. ESRA is pleased to announce that the Technofest Competition in Turkey, which has been successfully operating for years, now features a new international category in its rocket category.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/1D0uFwAa5Z

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From planning to launch day, ESRA volunteers make 2026 IREC possible in Midland, TX.
Join us in supporting 170 plus collegiate rocketry teams and the engineers building tomorrow.
Learn more at https://t.co/MzxxpgRr0h
#VolunteersWanted #StudentRocketeers

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Our first #SciTech is in the books. Huge thanks to @AIAA for an outstanding conference & welcoming the aerospace community.

Grateful for the Embry Riddle, UCF, & USF students who supported #ESRA and #IREC with professionalism & passion.

The future of aerospace is in good hands.

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Progress Report II is now open for previewing and editing at https://t.co/1UCHRGy8LX. Submission link is available in the Accepted Teams section.
Submission deadline is February 16th at 5 PM CST
#VolunteerOpportunity #Rocketeer

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Join us at AIAA's SciTech this week! We extend our gratitude to Embry-Riddle Future Space Explorers and Developers Society (ERFSEDS) for their support of ESRA at SciTech. #ESRA #AIAA #scitech2026