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European rocket competition in Portugal distinguishes teams from eight countries. Find out who won

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Briefings

In the 2026 European Rocketry Challenge in Constância, Austria's Aerospace Team Graz won the EuRoC Award for best global performance and the Liquid Propulsion Flight Award at 9,000 meters. Portugal's University of Minho's MAST team launched and recovered its first rocket, achieving a 3,000-meter flight. The event featured 700 students from 13 universities across eight countries, with 12 rockets launched over four days. Portugal was the most represented country, having participated in the final for the second consecutive year.

Key points

• Austrian Aerospace Team Graz won the EuRoC Award for best global performance and the Liquid Propulsion Flight Award at 9,000 meters.
• Portugal's University of Minho's MAST team launched and recovered its first rocket, achieving a 3,000-meter flight.

Context

The 2026 European Rocketry Challenge was the seventh edition, featuring 12 launches from 13 universities across eight countries. The event was held in Constância, Portugal, with support from the Portuguese Air Force and local chambers. It marked the first time a new category for rookie teams was introduced, and Portugal was the most represented country, having participated in the final for the second consecutive year.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the 2026 event in Constância, with no data on prior years or future editions. Specific technical details of winning rockets are limited to altitude and award categories. Some team names and specific technical achievements are inferred from award descriptions rather than direct quotes.

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