UPDATE: Rockets•2020 Launches Cancelled
Due to CDC guidelines and Texas schools closings.
SystemsGo 2020 Launch Dates announced for Texas, New Mexico
WHO
SystemsGo Program
WHAT
Students from high schools across New Mexico and Texas will launch their rockets one-mile high and beyond the speed of sound as part of Rockets 2020, a STEM program designed for students to learn 21st Century workplace skills in a project-based program where they design, build, and launch rockets.
WHEN
New Mexico/Jal: Cancelled
North Texas/Jack County: Cancelled
Central Texas/Stonewall: Cancelled
Southeast Texas/Smith Point: Cancelled
Rockets launched all day as possible. Schedules vary due to weather, student readiness, and other factors.
WHERE
New Mexico Launch: In vicinity of Jal, New Mexico
North Texas/Jack County:
Launch Site: FM 2210 W and Gowan Ranch Lane, Jacksboro, TX 76458
Stage 1 & 2: Perrin VFD: 2210 W Hackley Street, Perrin, TX 76486
Southeast Texas/Smith Point:
Launch & All Stages: 19350 FM 562, Anahuac, TX 77514
South of Anahuac, near Smith Point, Texas
Central Texas/Stonewall:
Launch Site: 2187 Double Horn Road, Stonewall, Texas 78671
Stage 1 & 2: Stonewall Chamber of Commerce: 250 Peach Street, Stonewall, TX 78671
WHY
The SystemsGo program started in Fredericksburg High School in 1996 under the direction of teacher Brett Williams. The innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum uses inquisitive learning based on a problem and project-based model to invoke and stimulate skills in design, development, testing, analysis, and innovation.
The student teams design to meet specific criteria, such as sending a one-pound payload one mile high or passing the sound barrier.
HOW
Visit SystemsGo.org for information and directions.
All launches are open to the public and free. Passes can be obtained online in advance or at the entrance. All attendees will be required to sign a waiver at the launch site for access.
www.systemsgo.org • info@systemsgo.org • 830-997-3567
OTHER
Texas launches will be streamed live online, weather and internet access permitting. Visit www.systemsgo.org for links posted on the days of the launches.