# Archie Dillon Sportsplex

Type: Company

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-22**: Event concludes — Competition and outreach events wrap up after eight days, with ground and drone live-stream coverage throughout.
- **2026-08-15**: Conference and launch event begins — A two-day conference opens at Archie Dillon Sportsplex, to be followed by a five-day high-powered rocket launch competition at Mattagami First Nation.
- **2026-08-07**: Launch Canada announces largest event to date — The organization confirms 850 conference attendees, 650 student participants, 31 teams, and 35 rockets for the 2026 challenge.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 31 Teams, 35 Rockets Target 97,000 Ft in Canada's Largest Student Launch
2026-08-12 22:14:37 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Launch Canada's 2026 challenge will bring 31 student teams and 35 high-powered rockets to Timmins, targeting altitudes up to 97,000 feet, backed by MDA Space, Pratt & Whitney, and NordSpace. The event pairs a two-day industry conference with five days of launch operations over Mattagami First Nation, offering a live testbed for Canada's emerging launch talent pipeline.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/launch-canada-2026-largest-student-rocketry-competition

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