American Rocketry Challenge (ARC)
Expert Overview
Format
Judging Format
Monetary
Recognition
Grade Eligibility
Geographic Eligibility
Discipline
Deadline
Entries
Percent Awarded
Important Dates
Registration Opens
July 15, 2026
Registration Deadline
December 6, 2026
Qualification Flight Window
July 15, 2026-April 4, 2027
Top 100 Teams Announced
April 13, 2027
National Finals
May 15, 2027 (rain date May 16, 2027)
Registration Cost
$195 registration fee per team (due Dec 6, 2026)
$395 National Finals registration fee
About
Prizes Offered
Share of $100,000 in awards at the National Finals
additional monetary awards through Mission Extension Challenges (Mission Debriefing Challenge, Rocket Reels Challenge, Launchpad League)
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