SystemsGo Rockets 2024 is in it’s final hours of prep before the first launch with T-0 set for early Tuesday morning in Jal, New Mexico. After launches on Tuesday and Wednesday in Jal, action will transition to the second venue in Jacksboro, TX for the Northeast Texas Launches on Friday and Saturday. Central Texas Launches are third on the docket and will open in Stonewall the first week in May on Thursday through Saturday, and Smith Point will host the Southeast Texas Launches on Friday and Saturday of the second week in May, concluding the 2024 Spring Launch series.
Necessities and logistics for all Texas and New Mexico launch venues have been established. Travel and accommodation plans are also lined out, and the Team is ready.
Things that will be available onsite this year:
- Concessions (menus may be limited.)
- We encourage bringing your own 10×10 pop up for extra shelter from weather be it sun or rain.
- Hand washing stations and portable restrooms.
- A Livestream link from all Texas launches. Available online at https://www.systemsgo.org/events/ The correct link will be listed under each venue information section.
- A Google map link directing you to the launch site and the individual Stages is available at https://www.systemsgo.org/events/
Here are a couple of things that SystemsGo requires for your attendance:
- Any member of the public wishing to attend a launch is required to register online and agree to SystemsGo Terms and Conditions 2024. There is no charge, but proof of registration is required before entering the site.
- Ticket Links can be found https://www.systemsgo.org/events/ listed under each individual venue.
Questions and concerns may be directed to info@systemsgo.org.
Dates for all events except White Sands Missile Range are as follows:
- Jal, New Mexico — April 23-24
- Phillips Hill Rd & County Rd 10, Jal NM 88252
- North Texas/Jack County — April 26-27, weather contingency day on the 28th
- FM 2210 W and Gowan Ranch Lane, Jacksboro, TX 76458
- Central Texas/Stonewall — May 2-4, weather contingency day on May 5th
- 2187 Double Horn Road, Stonewall, Texas 78671
- Southeast Texas/Smith Point — May 10-11, weather contingency day May 12th
- 19350 FM 562, Anahuac, TX 77514
- WSMR – Late June, final dates TBD
Eleven schools will launch in Jal, and a total of 36 schools in the three Texas launches, which brings the grand total of schools to 47. A total of 169 rockets will be tested between the Texas and New Mexico launches for this 2024 Rocket season.
All Spring sites will be open to public viewing of launches. However, if you plan to attend any of these launches, please register for your attendance ticket ahead of time. You must also agree to the waiver acknowledging that you are entering a test site on an unimproved ranchland, launching area with student designed and built, previously untested, experimental rockets.
The sites will be open for admittance to the general public at 8:00 a.m. and launches will commence as soon as the first rockets complete all Stages and are cleared for launch. Rockets are subject to winds, weather and workmanship, all of which can stall a launch. Come join in the action and cheer on these students. Admission is free, but the look on your students’ faces when their vehicle goes up and then is recovered, is far from priceless.
Stage 1 and Stage 2 check stations will start admitting students and teachers at 6:00 a.m.
Stay tuned for more updates as events get closer. More changes may be announced as plans and arrangements are completely finalized. Rockets will #RideTheSkies in just under two weeks. Welcome back to the SystemsGo Rocket Trail, we will see you at lift off!
Event details will continue to be available here.
www.systemsgo.org as always is the place for more information on this program. You may also email them at info@systemsgo.org .Take the time to get your school involved; the future of your students will be supremely enhanced.
Hope to see you at the launches!
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