The Oshkosh of Liquid Propulsion
The Liquid Propulsion Symposium is the only annual event dedicated exclusively to liquid rocket propulsion, bringing together over 400 attendees from across the country for two days of fundamental and advanced discussions. Featuring more than 30 of the top university liquid rocket teams, 25+ distinguished speakers, and a project showcase with dozens of student and amateur builds, the symposium is a hub for knowledge sharing, inspiration, and hands-on learning.
Experience live tank burst tests, LOX loading demonstrations, and an up-close look at bipropellant, hybrid, and lander rocket systems. Connect with industry experts, explore cutting-edge technology, and take advantage of valuable recruiting opportunities for the next generation of rocket engineers.
Organized entirely by volunteers and operated as a non-profit collaboration between Friends of Amateur Rocketry and Flabob Airport’s SARTEC Rocket Lab, this unique gathering exists to support and advance the liquid rocketry community—and to inspire more universities to push the boundaries of liquid rocket development.
2026 Registration Timeline
Pre-Registration for the 2026 Symposium will open to university team leaders on October 1st, 2025. University teams will have the opportunity to pre-register up to 10 team members. General registration will open on November 1st, 2025 and will close when registration hits our capacity of 350. The symposium will sell out, so plan your registration early.
Registration is limited to industry and academics involved in liquid rocketry and students actively participating on a liquid rocket team.
If you want to ensure your team gets an invite to pre-register send an email to friendsofamateurrocketry@gmail.com
Hear it from the Source
Project Expo
Get up close to the hardware with team and amateur projects at the Project Expo. Come away with a detailed understanding of how teams are approaching their design, development, and testing. See leading techniques in 3D printed regen motors, landers, and some crazy fun projects too.
Bring your latest wares and showcase them to the liquid propulsion community.
Industry Experts
Hear from industry experts across all disciplines of liquid propulsion, rocketry, ground support, avionics, and testing.
New in 2026, we will be expanding into Sunday morning to open up more opportunity to meet with space and propulsion companies directly. Stay tuned for more information.
Meet teams from around the world
Four Speaking Tracks and Dozens of Topics
More than just rockets…
Flabob Airport is home to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter #1. It is the original “maker airport” and is filled with makers and builders in all shapes and sizes. In addition to the SARTEC rocket lab, here are other experiences you can take advantage of during the symposium weekend:
SARTEC rocket testing facility
Airport tours
The Wright Flyer Museum – Full replica of a Wright Brothers flyer
The Mark Holthaus Rocket library
Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided to attendees
Plan your visit
Flabob airport is located 55 miles east of Los Angeles in Riverside, CA, near the intersection of CA60 and CA91/215.
There are several major hotels in downtown Riverside, less than 10 minutes away, including the Mission Inn, a Marriott, Hyatt Place, and more.
Flabob Airport: 4130 Mennes Ave, Riverside, CA 92509
Contact Us
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