The Spaceport America Cup is the world’s largest international rocket engineering competition. It takes place annually at Spaceport America in New Mexico. Organized by the Experimental Sounding Rocket Association (ESRA) and Spaceport America, the competition challenges student teams to design, build, and launch rockets to specific altitudes, such as 10,000 or 30,000 feet.
The event typically features various categories based on rocket propulsion types (solid, liquid, hybrid), payload types, and altitude goals. Teams are judged on their design reports, technical presentations, and the performance of their rockets during the launch.
The Spaceport America Cup fosters innovation, teamwork, and technical expertise, giving students real-world experience in aerospace engineering. It also serves as a networking event for students, educators, and industry professionals.
