International Rocket Engineering Competition
The International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) is the world's largest rocket competition, held annually at Spaceport America in New Mexico until 2025.
Teams from universities around the globe design, build, and launch high-powered rockets to achieve specific altitude targets and demonstrate successful recovery systems.
This is our first year competing in IREC, ever since IREC got cancelled in 2020 due to COVID, and we are excited to showcase our engineering capabilities on this prestigious international stage.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Mass | 62.3 lb |
| Height | 114 in |
| Payload | Deployable Rover |
| Altitude | 10,000 ft |
| Max Velocity | 0.92 Mach |
Reach target apogee of 10,000 feet
Dual deployment parachute system
Custom scientific payload integration
Real-time telemetry and flight data
Our IREC team is divided into specialized sub-teams including Propulsion, Structures, Avionics, Recovery, and Payload. Each team works collaboratively to ensure mission success.
Competition Date: June 2026
Location: Spaceport Midland, Texas
Launch Window: Multiple launch opportunities throughout competition week