Competitions
Where We Compete
Explore LUNAR's current competition work and preserved campaigns from previous seasons.
NASA USLI
The University Student Launch Initiative (USLI) is a NASA competition where college teams design, build, and launch reusable high-powered rockets and science payloads.
Learn MoreESRA IREC
2025–2026 Archive
LUNAR does not have an active IREC campaign for 2026–2027. Visit the archive to review the team's previous IREC season.
View 2025–2026 ArchiveWhy We Compete
Competing in national and international rocketry events prepares the next generation of explorers and engineers. By tackling complex aerospace challenges, students gain hands-on skills that power future missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. These competitions inspire innovation, teamwork, and the technical expertise needed to shape the future of space exploration.