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ROVER CHALLENGE

ENGINEER WITH US,

ON AND BEYOND EARTH

International Rover Challenge (IRC) and International Space Drone Challenge (ISDC) and International Rover Design Challenge (IRDC) are space robotics engineering competition by Space Robotics Society, which challenges university students to conceptualise, design, develop and operate astronaut-assistive next-gen Mars Rovers and perform specific missions in Mars simulated conditions.

The objective of the competition is to provide students with a real-world interdisciplinary engineering experience, combining practical engineering skills with soft skills, including business planning and project management.

IRC and ISDC are part of the prestigious Space Robotics Week

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This year, our robotics journey take us to the mesmerizing shores of Goa.

IRC and ISDC Registration

International Rover Challenge (IRC) registration window will be open from September 12 to October 20, 2025.

SDDR Submission

Teams participating in IRC and ISDC will have to submit System Design and Development Review (SDDR) Package before November 20, 2025.

IRDC Registration

International Rover Design Challenge (IRDC) 2025-26 registration dates will be announced soon.

SCR Submission

Teams will have to submit the System Concept Review (CR) Package before December 20, 2025, 11:59 PM IST.

IRC Finals

The result of the SDDR will be declared on November 30 and top 26 teams will be invited to take part in the on-site IRC Finals in January 2026.

LATEST NEWS

26Jun

IRDC 2022: Registration Process Starts

26Jun

Mars Society South Asia Launches New Website for IRC, IRDC

26Jun

Official Rulebook for IRDC 2022, IRC 2023 Launched

CREATIVITY

JOURNEY OF CREATIVITY

Rover of Team Anveshask performing in Extreme Retrieval and Delivery Task - IRC 2019

Solar panel design by Team Diana - IRDC 2020

Far far away behind the word mountains far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia there live the blind texts.

Rover design by Team Ares for IRDC 2020.

Rover of Team AGH Space Systems - IRC 2020

Rover design by AGH Space Systems - IRDC 2020

COMPETITION PHASES

01

Concept

Teams start working on their Mars Rover Concepts in June for the online competition IRDC, and submit their System Concept Review (SCR) in August.

02

Design

August onwards, teams focus on the design of the prototype Rover for IRC and submit System Design and Development Review (SDDR) in November.

03

Development

The manufacturing of the rovers start before the submission of System Design and Development Review (SDDR). Top 26 ranked teams from SDDR stage will compete in the IRC Finals in January.

UNPARALLELED EXPERIENCE

Unparalleled and comprehensive learning experience in technology, innovation and creativity.

IRC 2020 is one of the best experiences of my college life. I carry the lessons learned during IRC to this day.

Akash Chaudhary Project Kratos

IRC was a great opportunity for us to prove our project not only in the areas of space robotics and engineering, but also tested our logistic and management abilities. It required the best of our teamwork - a crucial factor in such an interdisciplinary endeavour.

Adam Zagrajek AGH Space Systems

A striking aspect of IRDC 2020 was the problem statement's proximity to real conditions on Mars which encouraged teams to learn more about the red planet.

Udit Sharma Mars Rover Manipal

Ready To Start Your Exploration?

The registration window for International Rover Design Challenge (IRC) 2025 will be open from September 25 to October 25, 2024.