West Texas Space Vaqueres
The West Texas Space Vaqueres is now an officially designated National Association of Rocketry (NAR) section! For more information, you can check our NAR page by clicking the image below, and contact one of the section organizers for more details.
Check out our list of upcoming rocketry building workshops, and consider attending one of our quarterly launches - it's a blast for all involved!
This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (Texas State Library and Archives Commission, (Grant # LS-253655-OLS-23).* (2024)
Summer Camps
Registration is Open!
STEAM Central is hosting several rocketry camps this summer, and registration is now open!
Seating for these camps is limited, sign-up is required.
Beginner Rocketry Camp (Grades 7-12) -- June 2-5 / June 7 Launch Day
Get started learning about rocketry by designing and building your very own rocket, from scratch, and then get it launched
Click here to apply to the Beginner Rocketry Camp
Advanced Rocketry Camp (Grades 7-12) -- June 2-5 / June 7 Launch Day
If your child has previously attended a rocketry camp hosted by the Tom Green County Library and ASU, participated regularly in build night, or has other extensive rocket building experience, they can register to attend our advanced camp. Rocketeers will learn how to design and build a 2-stage rocket.
Click here to apply for the Advanced Rocketry Camp
Adult Rocketry Camp -- August 9 (1pm), August 11-14 (5:30pm)
An intro to high powered model rocketry (HPR) or advance your HPR skills. This class provides the skills you need to attempt your Level 1 HPR certification from the National Association of Rocketry or will guide you in an advanced project such as dual deployment or Level 2 Certification. Participants must be members of NAR and will need to purchase a motor ($60-$75) for a certification launch, or provide electronics for dual deployment. Basic build materials provided.
Click here to apply to the Adult Rocketry Camp
WTSV Rocketry Build and Launch Schedule 2024-2025
Want to learn how to design and build rockets? Join TGCL staff and ASU faculty for our rocket build nights and build your own rocket, then join us at the ASU Ranch or Eggemeyer Field on a launch day to see it fly!
Build nights take place in the STEAM Central Makerspace at the Stephens Central Library, 33 W Beauregard Ave, San Angelo, TX.
Launches currently take place at the following location:
- Eggemeyer Field, 10438 Hawk Ave., San Angelo, TX (GPS coordinates are 31.330726, -100.297704)
Weather happens. Check this page, the WTSV Facebook group, or the STEAM Central Facebook page for inclement weather launch day cancellations, delays, or reschedules.
| Date | Event Type | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Events | ||
| September 19 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
| September 21 | Launch Day | 8am-12pm |
| October 17 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
| October 19 | Launch Day | CANCELED |
| November 14 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
| November 16 | Launch Day | 9am-12pm |
| December 19 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
| 2025 Events | ||
| January 16 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
| January 18 | Launch Day | 9am-12pm |
|
February 13 |
Build Night | 5-8pm |
| February 22 | Launch Day - Reschedule | 9-11:30am |
| April 17 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
| April 19 | Launch Day Cancelled | 9am-12pm |
| May 15 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
|
June 2 - 5 |
Advanced Rocketry Camp |
9:30-11am |
| June 2 - 5 | Beginner Rocketry Camp | 1-3:30am |
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June 7 |
Launch Day |
8am-12pm |
| August 11 - 15 | Adult Highpowered Rocket Certification Class | 5pm |
| August 16 | Launch Day | 8am-12pm |
| September 18 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
| September 20 | Launch Day | 9am-12pm |
| October 18 | Launch Day | 9am-12pm |
| November 13 | Build Night | 5-8pm |
| November 15 | Launch Day | 9am-12pm |
| December 20 | Launch Day | 9am-12pm |
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