The SystemsGo program continues this week in North Texas at Jack County for the Rockets 2022 launch line up. This is the third operating year at this venue. Jacksboro is the first of three Texas launch sites for the junior level rockets.
There are currently 42 schools participating in the three Texas launches, with a total this year of 127 rockets. New Mexico and Colorado have joined the lineup of junior level rocket adding another 13 schools and 34 rockets bringing the 2022 lineup totals to 65 schools and 161 rockets. Schools and numbers are steadily climbing gain after pandemic shutdowns in 2020. It is all a very welcomed sight.
Here are how the Texas schools divide out for the three launches.
- North Texas/Jack County– 10 schools – 44 rockets
- Southeast Texas/Smith Point– 13 schools – 34 rockets
- Central Texas/Stonewall– 19 schools – 49 rockets
The program also boasts a launch event in Jal, New Mexico, which preceded the three Texas launches this year. And new this year is Pinon Canyon, CO which will be on May 2.
- Jal, New Mexico — 12 schools – 30 rockets
- Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, CO — 1 school – 4 rockets
Fortunately, this year all sites are again opened to public viewing of launches.
If you plan to attend any of these launches, please be sure to register online for tickets and agree to the SystemsGo Terms and Conditions, which are available at the SytemsGo Events Page.
If you cannot attend in person a Livestream link to the event will be posted on the SystemsGo web page closer to the launch start. The link will be available here: www.sytemsgo.org . Students and teachers are also encouraged to video with their own devices and share those videos with friends, family and social media.
This is the event’s third active year in this location. The ranches used here in Jack County are courtesy of the Brown family for Stage 1, 2 and Event Parking, and the Thornton family for Mission Control and launching.
More precise information on locations, mapping and parking will be in a subsequent update.
Patience is a normal requirement with rockets, as they are test vehicles. They do not adhere to schedules well. In fact, rockets are subject to winds, weather, and workmanship, all of which can stall a launch.
The sites will be open to admittance for students and teachers only at 6:00 a.m. Projected start time for launches is 9:00 a.m. Of course, this is contingent on test vehicle readiness and ability to pass Stages 1 and 2. Mission Control will be ready for Stage 3 checks by 8:00 a.m.
Whether you come in person or watch online, the look on your students’ faces when their vehicle goes up and then is recovered, and knowing you are watching and supporting them, is far from priceless. Shoot them a text, letting them know you are watching online.
More information is always available at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .
More event details will be available here in upcoming days as events get closer. Daily reports featuring schedule links, school names, results, pictures, and some editorial content will be posted during the events if information is available.
Please watch the SystemsGo website, SystemsGo Facebook page, SystemsGo Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNews and this blog for upcoming information on these events.
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 greatly benefited.
Hope to see you at the launches! #RidetheSkies, #EyesontheSkies #ItisRocketscience #Rockets2022 #SystemsGoRocketTrail #TexasRocketTrail #RideTheSkies