ESRA’s “Gold Rush I” and “Gold Rush II” rockets utilize a legacy of rocket structural and construction techniques from CSULB’s CALVEIN.  In addition, ESRA’s rockets employ custom innovation and design in their payload system (on-board cameras), recovery system, trajectory simulation and other engineering analyses.   

ESRA has competed in the Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) for the past two years.  Both of those years, ESRA was successful in the IREC competitions.

In 2009, ESRA participated in their first IREC competition.  With self motivation, hard work and local support, the team won first place in the 10,000 feet category.  They placed ahead of other tough and experienced competitors from universities across the nation.

And for 2011’s IREC competition, ESRA plans on competing in the 10,000 feet category and the 25,000 feet category.  This means revised aerodynamics, structural design, a custom launch rail, new payload ideas and much more! 

ESRA would like to invite students of all majors and engineering disciplines to join and experience the fun fields of rockets and rocket engineering. 

For more information, email us at lbrocketscientist@gmail.com