International Rocket Engineering Competition brings $2.6M boost to Midland
5 Aug 2025
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At their meeting Tuesday, Midland County Commissioners were given a recap of the economic impact the recent 18th Annual International Rocket Engineering Competition had on the community.
During the international competition, the educational presentations took place at the Midland County Horseshoe. In addition, the competition utilized additional venues such as the Bush Convention Center and locations in Saragosa, Texas with land access provided by Landbridge.
Jennifer Williams, a coordinator with Visit Midland, told commissioners that the event attracted 2,400 out-of-town attendees, including 143 collegiate and university teams, as well as participants from more than 20 countries.
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