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Rockets 2022 Rides the Skies Again at the North Texas Launch Site in Jacksboro, Launches Commence Thursday

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

North Texas Launch Site Rockets 2022 Wednesday Set Up

The SystemsGo team and volunteers spent Wednesday traveling to the site in North Texas, near Jacksboro in Jack County, and then transforming the Brown and Thornton family ranches into a launch site, Stages 1 and 2 check in stations, and Event parking areas once again for this year’s 2022 NTX launch. Most preparations were completed today. Only a few last minute tasks are left for Thursday morning, and then all will be completed for the arrival of schools, students, and test vehicles for the Rockets 2022 launch line up. Tomorrow, Thursday, marks opening day for this Texas launch venue.

Six launch rails are ready to keep everyone’s #EyesOnTheSkies, as participants test their vehicles, to either send a payload a mile in the sky or break the speed of sound.

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.

Parents are asked to ride with their students in the school buses from Stage 1 and 2. Other spectators will have provided parking, watch for signage marking that area. and instructions on how you will be brought in from there. We will not be shuttling spectators to the launch site this year.

The Sid W. Richardson Foundation is once again the sponsor for SystemsGo for this event.

Pictures from the progress of the launches at the site will be are on SystemsGo Facebook page, as well as my Facebook page. They can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/SystemsGoEducation/

https://www.facebook.com/ginger.burow

Restrooms and wash stations will be provided at the launch site. Concession vendors unfortunately could not be secured for this launch site, so everyone is encouraged to bring food for their groups. A spectator tent will be available as SystemsGo welcomes spectators back again this year. Teachers and Spectators are still encouraged to bring 10×10 pop up tents for themselves and their students for extra shelter, as there is only one large spectator tent available. Please remember sunscreen, chairs, umbrellas, extra snacks, drinks, and food. Downtime entertainment for the students to engage in between launches may also be helpful.

Rockets are subject to winds, weather and workmanship, all of which can stall a launch, and delay schedules.

Jacksboro is the first Texas launch for the Rockets 2022 season but the second launch in the SystemsGo launch line up for the spring rocket trail. It will be followed by launches in U.S. Army Fort Carson Colorado/Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site, Southeast Texas/Smith Point and Central Texas/Stonewall . SystemsGo New Mexico held the first launch, in Jal, New Mexico, earlier this week.

North Texas/Jack County, is hosting 10 schools, slated to test 44 rockets Thursday and Friday.

More launch details are available at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .

North Texas/Jack County:

Thursday, April 28-Friday, April 29
Launch Site: FM 2210 W and Gowan Ranch Lane, Jacksboro, TX 76458
Stage 1 & 2 are at the bus parking area. Look for the signs, you will arrive there first.
North Texas-Jack County 2022 Flight Schedule

Schools participating: Buinger CTE Academy, Henrietta HS, Hollenstein CTC, Birdville CTE, Grapevine HS, University HS, Petrolia HS, RL Turner HS, New Diana HS, Carroll HS
21 expected rockets for testing
Watch the Livestream here: https://livestream.com/systemsgo/ntx-day1

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. All 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.

If you cannot attend in person, join in the action and cheer on your students on the Livestream. The look on your students’ faces when their vehicle goes up and then is recovered, is beyond priceless. If they knowing you are watching and supporting them, that makes it mean so much more. Shoot them a text, or iMessage letting them know you are watching online.

If you follow this program and like to view the launches of Rockets 2022 watch for our Livestream links for the other two Texas launches. Next is the Southeast Texas/Smith Point launch just south of Anahuac, Texas for schools in the Houston and Southeast Texas area. This launch will follow the next week after this North Texas launch. Two weeks from the launch in Jack County will be the Central Texas/Stonewall launch, at the Sammy Segner Ranch in Stonewall, Texas. Look for more details on these coming up.

Watch for that Livestream link here, www.systemsgo.org as each launch date arrives.

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.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RidetheSkies, #EyesontheSkies #ItisRocketscience #Rockets2022 #SystemsGoRocketTrail #TexasRocketTrail

Rockets 2022 Starts Tuesday, April 26 – Wednesday, April 27, in Jal, New Mexico!!!

The Rockets 2022 season blasts off in Jal, New Mexico today for the start of the SystemsGo Rocket Trail. New Mexico launches are the first of five launch events for the Tsiolkovsky and Oberth levels this spring.

The current rosters list 12 schools participating in the Jal, New Mexico launch, where they will be testing 30 rockets. This is the fifth active year for this venue, and it has grown by a third for participating schools, up from 2021’s 8 schools, and has doubled in the number of vehicles testing at the site, up from 16 last season.

All sites are open for public viewing of the launches this year. Please bring your own 10×10 shelters for shade, and chairs for those in your party.

Any member of the public wishing to attend a launch is required to register online and agree to SystemsGo Terms and Conditions 2022. There is no charge, but proof of registration is required before entering the site. Ticket Links can be found here for the New Mexico launch or at https://www.systemsgo.org/events/ listed under each individual venue.

Launches will be broadcast on Livestream available at this link or on the SystemsGo Events page.

A map link for the location is listed here for your convenience and can also be found on the SystemsGo Events page.

The launch dates, locations, and schools are also listed here for your convenience, or can be found at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .

Jal, New Mexico:

Tuesday, April 26 – Thursday, April 28
Weather Contingency Day will be Thursday, April 28, as needed.
Returning to the launch site on Phillips Hill Road and County Road #10, near Jal, NM.
Schools participating: Fort Sumner HS, Grady HS, Hagerman HS, Jal HS, Lovington HS, Alamogordo HS, Dora HS, Animas HS, Kermit HS, Hobbs HS, Elida HS, Loving HS, Logan HS, Goddard HS
30 expected rockets for testing
Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Animas High School
Kermit High School
Jal High School
Alamogordo High School
Hobbs High School
Elida High School
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Lovington High School
Hagerman High School
Ft. Sumner High School
Dora High School
Loving High School
Grady High School
Logan High School
Goddard High School
Thursday, April 28, 2022
No Schools listed here yet.

The site will be open for admittance at 6:00 am. with students and teachers arriving for Stage 1 and 2 checks beginning at that time. Launches will commence thereafter. Based off crew times, first launches should be shortly after 9:00 am.

If this is your first time as a spectator to one of these events, always be prepared for delays. 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 either in person or on the Livsestream. Even if you cannot be there in person, just knowing you are watching them and cheering them on will boost their morale and bolster their success for their vehicle’s launch. Getting to see the look on your students’ faces when their vehicle goes up and then is recovered, is priceless.

Please watch the SystemsGo website, SystemsGo Facebook page, SystemsGo Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNews for upcoming information on these events.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #SystemsGoRocketTrail #Rockets2022 #EyesontheSkies #SystemsGoNM

ROCKETS 2022, Riding the Skies From Five Spring Launch Locations

SystemsGo Rockets 2022 is already in full swing. Launches begin in less than two weeks. Necessities and logistics for all Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado launch venues have been established. Travel plans were also lined out.

Colorado is a new addition for this year. Last year, Canon City, came to Stonewall as a new school, launching for their first time. This year SystemsGo is launching in Colorado at a new venue – Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site. Canon City is still the only school launching but other schools will come to see it in action as they evaluate joining the program.

Things are returning to normal for the spring launches:

1. There will be onsite concessions again this year at each location.

2. We will have a spectator tent at the NTX and CTX events available to viewing public. We do still encourage schools to bring their own extra shelters (10×10) and to be courteous to all participants respecting those still practicing social distancing since there is still some COVID activity.

3. Any member of the public wishing to attend a launch is required to register online and agree to SystemsGo Terms and Conditions 2022. 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.

4. Face coverings are not required, but optional.

5. There will also be handwashing stations and portable restrooms available.

6. Google Map links to each location are also available and listed under the venue at https://www.systemsgo.org/events/

7. A livestream link will be announced on this same information page under the individual event’s section closer to time.

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 26-28, weather contingency day on the 29th
- Phillips Hill Rd & County Rd 10, Jal NM 88252
North Texas/Jack County — April 28-29, weather contingency day on the 30th
- FM 2210 W and Gowan Ranch Lane, Jacksboro, TX 76458
U.S. Army Fort Carson Colorado, Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site — May 2
- 36086 U.S Highway 350, Model, Colorado 81059
Southeast Texas/Smith Point — May 5-7, weather contingency day May 8
- 19350 FM 562, Anahuac, TX 77514
Central Texas/Stonewall — May 12-14, weather contingency day on May 15th
- 2187 Double Horn Road, Stonewall, Texas 78671
WSMR – Late June, final dates TBD

Current schedules for launches show about 165 vehicles expected for launch at the spring launch sites.

Excitement is building and plans are under way. 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 greatly benefited.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #texasrockettrail #Rockets2022 #SystemsGoRoocketTrail #TXNMCORockets2022

Rockets 2021 Continues Today in Jal, New Mexico!!!

The Rockets 2021 season transitioned to New Mexico this week after three weekends on the Texas Rocket Trail. New Mexico launches are the fourth for the Tsiolkovsky and Oberth levels.

The current rosters list 8 schools participating in the Jal, New Mexico launch, where they will be testing 16 rockets. This is the fourth active year for this venue.

Their numbers in both schools and rockets are down in New Mexico since the 2019 season, just as they were in Texas, due to schools navigating COVID parameters.

SystemsGo New Mexico does have a twitter feed in order to follow the launches. The link is still live, but right now there are no current tweets. That link is https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNM

All sites are closed to public viewing of launches this year. However, the launches will se broadcast on Livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SG5OUV944GQ

The launch dates, locations, and schools are also listed here for your convenience or can be found at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .

Jal, New Mexico:

Tuesday, May 11 – Thursday, May 13
Returning to the launch site on Phillips Hill Road near Jal.
Schools participating: Fort Sumner HS, Grady HS, Hagerman HS, Jal HS, Lovington HS, Alamogordo HS, Dora HS, Portales HS
16 expected rockets for testing
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Jal High School
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Alamogordo High School
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dora High School
Wednesday, May 12th, 2021
7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Lovington High School
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ft. Sumner High School
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Portales High School
Thursday, May 13th, 2021
8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hagerman High School
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Grady High School

The sites will be open for admittance at 6:00 a.m. and launches will commence there after.

I am not sure exactly how the time frame on these launches will actually work. The block form of the schedule is a little different than the Texas schedules were. I know in Texas it depended on which schools’ rockets made it through Stages 1, 2, and 3 as to when and what order they launched. In Jal they have a block 3 hour time frame for each school. I don’t really know how all the Stages factor in so it should be interesting to watch how the launches progress through the day.

Of course 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 on the Livsestream. Even though spectators and family cannot be there in person, just knowing you are watching them and cheering them on will boost their morale and bolster their success for their vehicles launch. Besides then you still get to see the look on your students’ faces when their vehicle goes up and then is recovered. That alone, is from priceless.

A live feed for the Jal, New Mexico, launches will be provided at www.systemsgo.org .

The senior groups are tentatively scheduled to launch their Goddard level rockets at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico in late June. Right now these are still very tentative. News on this may be available in the next few weeks. These are not available for public viewing or Livestream due to being tested on a military facility, but blog and SystemsGo updates will be posted online as available during that week.

Please watch the SystemsGo website, SystemsGo Facebook page, SystemsGo Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNews for upcoming information on theses events.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #texasrockettrail #Rockets2021 #EyesontheSkies

Rockets 2021 Southeast Texas/Smith Point Launches Saturday

Saturday was a super slow day for launching. Only two had been tested by 11:30. And they were still the only two by 4:11. There were still 5 and one possible relaunch trying to qualify through Stages 1 and 2.

The evening became longer yet. At 4:16 the rocket #123 rework/relaunch was the first to return to Stage 3. Others were very slow to follow.
At 6:15 #123A finally went for its relaunch followed by three more in fairly quick succession. The final one for the day made it to the rail but then developed issues which the pad crew worked diligently to overcome. Launch was attempted and failed and another attempt was made to correct some minor problems. As the crew worked the vehicle began to lose integrity and show signs of coming apart on the rail. The unfortunate call was eventually made to abort the launch and it was returned to the students. This ended testing for the Southeast Texas/Smith Point launch weekend.

More information on these launches can be found at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .

A live feed for the launch was provided and will be available at www.systemsgo.org

If you follow this program and like viewing the launches, there is one more available to view for Rockets 2021. Jal, New Mexico will be launching May 11-13.
Picture uploads from The Texas Rocket Trail of Rockets 2021 can be found on my Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ginger.burow/

Please watch the SystemsGo website, SystemsGo Facebook page, SystemsGo Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNews and this blog for upcoming information on these events.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #texasrockettrail #Rockets2021 #gettothepoint

Rockets 2021 Southeast Texas/Smith Point Launches Friday Update

Friday morning was an early one. Chita Craft and her Channel 11 News crew covered an early launch while reporting the weather from the site. Students from Anahuac were interviewed before launching Rocket 100, which they had built.

It was a successful launch, although the chute did not deploy, and it landed ballistic about 150 feet from Recovery Team 4, (Steve and Myself). It was completely dug into the ground with only about one foot and the fins still visible.

Chita Craft, came out to the landing site and took pictures as the teams retrieved it from the ground. Afterwards, the recovery teams took a photo opp with Ms. Craft.

Today’s schedule boasts four schools and 19 rockets. As of 5:00 this afternoon, ten had launched and another 8 were accounted for and expected to launch. Another long evening was rolling on as everyone awaited final checks in Stage 3 so that rockets could load the pad.

The goal was not to have any hold overs to tomorrow so that a hopefully short schedule could be maintained. As this week has shown though even short schedules can become long. Clearing vehicles through the stages is a little longer process this year as students have had to navigate all the COVID issues with school this last year, and that has made work on these vehicles hard to accomplish. This has left some arriving here not as prepared as they both thought they were, or as they would normally have been. Patience has been long, hard and required for all aspects of this year’s launches.

By evening’s end 20 had left the rail. This included the Anahuac display for the news.
Thus ended another long day of launching.

The Southeast Texas/Smith Point launch dates, schools and Livestream links are listed here for your convenience or can be found at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .

Southeast Texas/Smith Point

Saturday, May 8
Launch & All Stages: 19350 FM 562, Anahuac, TX 77514
South of Anahuac, near Smith Point, Texas
Southeast Texas-Smith Point 2019 Flight Schedule
-Schools participating: Booker T Washington HS, Liberty HS, , Milby HS, Summer Creek HS, Liberty HS
57 expected rockets for testing
A live feed for each launch will be provided and will be available at www.systemsgo.org as each launch date arrives.
May 8- Day 3

The sites will be open to admittance for students and teachers only at 6:00 a.m. Projected start time for launches is 8:30 a.m. All 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.

Restrooms and wash stations will be provided at the launch site. Due to COVID restrictions, no concessions or spectator tent will be available, because no spectators are allowed this year. Teachers are asked to bring pop up tents for themselves and their students. Please remember sunscreen, chairs, umbrellas, extra snacks, drinks, and food. Downtime entertainment for the students to engage in between launches may also be helpful. Rockets are subject to winds, weather and workmanship, all of which can stall a launch, and delay schedules.

If you follow this program and like viewing the launches, there is one more available to view for Rockets 2021. Jal, New Mexico will be launching May 11-13.

Daily reports featuring schedules, school names, pictures and some editorial content will be posted during the event 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.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #texasrockettrail #Rockets2021 #EyesontheSkies #gettothepoint

Rockets 2021 Southeast Texas/Smith Point Launches Thursday Recap

The Southeast Texas/Smith Point testing site had it’s first day of launches today. Originally 41 vehicles were scheduled for testing by 20 schools at this site. Testing days are May 6-8, with a rain contingency day to be used only if needed on May 9.

The schedule for today slated five schools launching 12 rockets. This quickly dropped to four schools and 5 rockets for today. Their is a seventh one for Anahuac, which will launch at 6:45 tomorrow morning. Of the original five schools scheduled to launch today, Sunnyvale High School aborted, a few other schools did not bring the full numbers they had originally quoted, and one do not qualify and returned home.

Launches were very slow even though numbers were low. Only two vehicles had been tested by 2:30. The other four still had not passed through to Stage 3. What should have been a short day, became long day of waiting. The last rocket finally launched at 7:00 p.m. was recovered and the crew headed fir food. .

Teacher, Kirk Moore arranged for Channel 11 News to broadcast live tomorrow, Friday at the launch site. Since our sites are closed to public participation this year, this is a wonderful opportunity for the students. He is planning a launch at 6:45 a.m. He state that he is, ” Pumped that we are finally getting chance to show what our kids do.”

He also has Chita Craft doing live weather from the launch site. If weather cooperates, Mr. Moore commented that, ” It’s going to be an early morning, but well worth it!”

The Southeast Texas/Smith Point launch dates, locations, picture links, live stream links, and schools are also listed here for your convenience or can be found at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .

Southeast Texas/Smith Point

Friday, May 7
Launch & All Stages: 19350 FM 562, Anahuac, TX 77514
South of Anahuac, near Smith Point, Texas
Southeast Texas-Smith Point 2021 Flight Schedule (Not including Anahuac’s 6:45 a.m. TV launch.)
Schools participating: Pasadena Memorial HS, Brazoswood HS, Kingwood HS, Anahuac HS
35 expected rockets for testing
A Livestream for each launch will be provided and will be available at www.systemsgo.org as each launch date arrives.
May 7- Day 2
Pictures from the progress at the site to this point are on SystemsGo Facebook page, as well as my Facebook page. They can be found here:https://www.facebook.com/SystemsGoEducation
https://www.facebook.com/ginger.burow

If you follow this program and like viewing the launches, there is one more available to view for Rockets 2021 after this one. Jal, New Mexico launches next week, May 11-13.

Daily reports featuring schedule links, school names, results, pictures and some editorial content will be posted during the event if information is available.

Daily picture uploads can also be found on my Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ginger.burow/

Please watch the SystemsGo website, SystemsGo Facebook page, SystemsGo Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNews and this blog for upcoming information on these events.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #texasrockettrail #Rockets2021 #EyesontheSkies #gettothepoint

Rockets 2021 Southeast Texas/Smith Point Launches This Thursday

The 2021 Texas Rocket Trail season is on it’s last leg of the junior series launches with the Southeast Texas/Smith Point testing site. Currently 41 vehicles are scheduled for testing by 20 schools at this site. Testing begins this week, May 6-8, with a weather contingency day to be used only if needed on May 9.

This year’s season is dedicated to former SystemsGo operative and friend, Dayni Alba. Dayni spent many years with the launch teams working the Fill and Fire box. This will the groups’ first season without her. A banner in her honor will fly at each launch this season. Ride the skies Dayni, you are loved and missed.

The Southeast Texas/Smith Point launch dates, locations, and schools are also listed here for your convenience or can be found at http://www.systemsgo.org/events/ .

Southeast Texas/Smith Point

Thursday, May 6 – Saturday, May 8
Launch & All Stages: 19350 FM 562, Anahuac, TX 77514
South of Anahuac, near Smith Point, Texas
Southeast Texas-Smith Point 2021 Flight Schedule
Schools participating: Gary HS, Hardin-Jefferson HS, Hargrave HS, Northstar HS, Anahuac HS, Booker T Washington HS, Liberty HS, Pasadena Memorial HS, Brazoswood HS, Kingwood Park HS, Milby HS, Sunnyvale HS, Summer Creek HS
41 expected rockets for testing
A Livestream for each launch is provided and available at www.systemsgo.org

If you follow this program and like viewing the launches, there is one more available to view for Rockets 2021. Jal, New Mexico will be launching May 11-13.

A live feed for each launch will be provided and will be available at www.systemsgo.org as each launch date arrives.

The senior groups are tentatively scheduled to launch their Goddard level rockets at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) in New Mexico in late June. These are not available for public viewing or Livestream due to being tested on a military facility, but blog and SystemsGo updates will be posted online as available during that week.

Daily reports featuring schedule links, school names, results, pictures and some editorial content will be posted during the event if information is available.

Daily picture uploads can also be found on my Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ginger.burow/

Please watch the SystemsGo website, SystemsGo Facebook page, SystemsGo Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNews and this blog for upcoming information on these events.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #texasrockettrail #Rockets2021 #EyesontheSkies #gettothepoint

Rockets 2021 Central Texas/Stonewall Ended Today, Sunday, With a Weather Makeup Day

The Central Texas/Stonewall launch hit its final day in this series for the Rockets 2021 season, today. This day was not originally on the schedule but added due to inclement weather on Thursday and Friday to allow schools another launch option if they could not complete theirs due to the bad weather. Only one school, Georgetown High School chose this option. They had four rockets to test today. Three 1 pound/1 mile and 1 Transonic.

All four vehicles were tested and launched, 3 beautifully, and the fourth only made about fifty feet, before tumbling back down near the pad. Even so, all were tested and all recovered.

There was some added interest in this school for the Segner and Spies families, as they had a couple of relatives that recently began working for this school that joined the rocket group at the ranch to watch the launches.

Thanks so much to Sammy Segner, Troy, Jennifer, and Reed Spies, and Richard Koone for the use of their properties and for joining in the hunt for rockets as recovery teams. They made the weekend very enjoyable for everyone involved. It was a great first year at the new location and everyone is looking forward to being there again next season.

There were a total of 71 rockets tested by 20 schools at the Stonewall location for Rockets 2021. The recovery teams did a wonderful job of hunting them and returning them to the students. There were only 2 that were not recovered.

Thanks is also in order for the Stonewall Chamber of Commerce for hosting Stage 1 and 2 at their building.

Pictures from the progress at the site to this weekend are on SystemsGo Facebook page, as well as my Facebook page. They can be found here:

https://www.facebook.com/SystemsGoEducation/

https://www.facebook.com/ginger.burow

If you follow this program and like to view the launches, Rockets 2021 will continue with one more launch next week, May 6-8, with a possible weather make up day again on Sunday. There are some weather predictions for next week that might necessitate using Sunday just as we did this week. The final launch of the junior level rockets will be held in Smith Point just south of Anahuac, Texas (the Southeast Texas/Smith Point launch) for schools in the Houston and Southeast Texas area.

The Smith Point sites will be open to admittance for students and teachers only at 6:00 a.m. Projected start time for launches is 8:30 a.m. All 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.

Of course rockets are subject to winds, weather and workmanship, all of which can stall a launch.

You can still be prepared to join in the action and cheer on these students on the Livestream. 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.

A Livestream for each launch will be provided and will be available at www.systemsgo.org as each launch date arrives.

Please watch the SystemsGo website, SystemsGo Facebook page, SystemsGo Twitter feed: https://twitter.com/SystemsGoNews and this blog for upcoming information on theses events.

Hope to see you at the launches! #RideTheSkies #texasrockettrail #Rockets2019

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