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** Semifinal Round scores are NOW AVAILABLE! Scroll to the bottom of the page to view the scores. **

StellarXplorers IX Schedule

The competition consists of three online practice rounds, three online qualifying rounds, an online semifinal round, and an in-person National Finals Competition. After the three qualifying rounds, the top 64 teams earn a spot in the Semifinal Round. From there, the top 10 teams qualify for the in-person National Finals event. This is an all-expenses paid trip to compete for educational grants (awarded to the top three teams) and network with sponsor representatives and guest speakers.

See the full schedule of StellarXplorers IX (2022-2023) competition dates and registration deadlines below:
* The dates for these rounds were updated on 9/29/22
ROUND 1
Practice (PR1) | October 13-16, 2022 *
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Qualification (QR1) | October 27-30, 2022
ROUND 2
Practice (PR2) | November 17-20, 2022
Qualification (QR2) | December 8-11, 2022 *
ROUND 3
Practice (PR3) | January 12-15, 2023
​Qualification (QR3) | January 26-29, 2023
SEMIFINALS
February 16-19, 2023
NATIONAL FINALS
April 20-22, 2023
(In-Person Event - Held in Houston, TX.
​Teams travel on 4/19 and 4/23)
Important Dates & Deadlines​

​Team Registration Opens | May 4, 2022
Team Registration Closes | October 17, 2022
Roster Finalization | October 26, 2022
Payment Due | November 15, 2022
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Registration fees can be paid via credit card, purchase order, and check. To download a copy of AFA's W-9, click the button below:
AFA's W-9
Stay on track with your participation in the StellarXplorers Space Design Competition. Use the Team Checklist!​​
Team Checklist

Registration Fees

Registration fees for the upcoming competition are TBD. 

*Teams created in the registration system (with team director verification) prior to July receive a 20% discount. The rate is locked-in until payment is due.

Additionally, 
  • Fees are automatically waived for JROTC, Civil Air Patrol, and Naval Sea Cadet Corps teams
  • Fees are waived upon request for Title I School (must provide proof of status – e.g. signed letter from school administrator)
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​Payment is due by November 15, 2022 (purchase order, check, and credit card are all accepted)
Download AFA's W-9

Registered Teams

The map below shows the organizations currently registered for StellarXplorers IX (2022-2023 season).  Please contact the StellarXplorers Program Office if you wish to support a team in your area.

Scores

Scores for each competition round are posted as they become available. Click the button below for the scores you'd like to view.
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Semifinal Round Scores
PR1 Team Scores
QR1 Team scores
PR2 Team Scores
QR2 Team Scores
PR3 Team Scores
QR3 Team scores

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    • AFA Aerospace Education
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    • StellarXplorers IX (2022-2023)
    • Training Materials
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    • StellarXpress Newsletter
    • News & Press Releases
    • Videos
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  • STLX Portal