IAE 2951 Free Fly Intergalactic Aerospace Expo The Intergalactic Aerospace Expo is back on microTech and we're celebrating this year's premier aerospace event by launching a Free Fly event. From November 19 through December 1, you have the chance to try some of Star Citizen's most iconic vehicles for free. All you have to do is to create an account, download the game and jump into the fun.
Here's how it works:
During the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo, anyone can explore Star Citizen's incredible Persistent Universe for free. Even if you don't have a Star Citizen Game Package, you can try it for free and fly to the in-game event in style, as we're providing every account with an CNOU Nomad starter ship as a loaner for the time of the convention.
Starting on November 19 (4pm UTC), each day a different ship manufacturer will take over one of the expo halls for 48 hours. There's something new to see every day, and nearly everything on display is available to test-fly for free!
Check out the schedule below to plan your test flights.
Your Free Fly Schedule Each manufacturer will display their ships at the expo halls at the New Babbage Tobin Convention Center on the Planet microTech for overlapping 48-hour blocks.
Check out the schedule below to plan your test flights. We've also created an IAE 2951 FAQ on Spectrum, where we answer questions about the show, including where to go and how to take part in the Free Fly event.
Have fun and fly safe!
Anvil Aerospace November 19, Day 1 Anvil Arrow : Featuring an ultra-aerodynamic frame and slight profile, it’s the most agile ship in its class.
Anvil Ballista : This self-propelled air defense system is capable of destruction on a massive scale.
Anvil C8X Pisces : Ideal for inter-system travel or investigating tight spots inaccessible to larger ships, it’s a small ship ready for big adventures.
Anvil Carrack : Iconic multi-crew explorer ready for your next epic adventure.
Anvil F7C Hornet : Tough and dependable, the F7C is a textbook multi-purpose medium fighter.
Anvil F7C Hornet Wildfire : Special-edition of the F7C Hornet with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
Anvil F7C-M Super Hornet : A two-seater medium fighter with a heavy loadout.
Anvil F7C-R Hornet Tracker : Sacrificing the turret for an advanced radar system, the Hornet Tracker seeks what’s hidden.
Anvil F7C-S Hornet Ghost : Stealthy, silent, deadly – the Ghost keeps a low profile.
Anvil Gladiator : A ruggedly built two-person dive bomber.
Anvil Hawk : The perfect ship for independent bounty hunters or local security.
Anvil Hurricane : A heavy fighter with an almost excessive loadout. Includes a turret that punches through shields and defenses.
Anvil Terrapin : Heavily armored ship with a sophisticated scanner. Ideal for recon and exploration.
Anvil Valkyrie : A heavily armed dropship perfect for full-crew expeditions.
Roberts Space Industries November 20, Day 2 RSI Aurora CL: The Aurora Clipper is an effective vessel for aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned traders alike.
RSI Aurora ES: A descendant of the X-7, this is the ideal choice for new ship owners. Versatile and intuitive.
RSI Aurora LN : For combat-focused citizens. The Aurora LN comes with bigger shields and larger weapons that pack a punch.
RSI Aurora LX : The Aurora Deluxe adds luxury and comfort for long stretches into the deep.
RSI Aurora MR : A balance of function and performance, the Aurora MR comes with cargo capacity and guns to ensure freight gets there safely.
RSI Constellation Andromeda : A multi-crew freighter with a modular design, the RSI Andromeda is one of the most iconic ships in the verse.
RSI Constellation Aquila : Explore the stars and distant horizons. The uprated sensor suite and redesigned cockpit offer maximum visibility.
RSI Constellation Phoenix : A chariot of the gods, this converted luxury freighter is ideal for VIP transport.
RSI Constellation Taurus : Fully configurable but without all the bells-and-whistles, the Taurus is a great way to get started with crewed ships.
RSI Mantis : Stop ships dead in their tracks with RSI’s premier quantum enforcer.
RSI Ursa Rover : Rugged, durable, and tough, this is the rover of choice for extreme planetary exploration.
Aegis Dynamics November 21, Day 3 Aegis Avenger Stalker : A modified version of the Avenger catering to bounty hunters thanks to built-in prison cells.
Aegis Avenger Titan : A former Advocacy patrol ship with added cargo capacity for light couriering.
Aegis Avenger Titan Renegade : Special-edition of the Avenger Titan with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
Aegis Avenger Warlock : A variant of the Avenger armed with an EMP generator to humanely disable enemies.
Aegis Eclipse : A sleek stealth bomber armed with heavy torpedoes.
Aegis Gladius : An aging but agile light-fighter boasting mid-range armament.
Aegis Gladius Valiant : Special-edition Gladius with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
Aegis Hammerhead : A multi-crew corvette bristling with manned turrets and heavy firepower.
Aegis Reclaimer : A vast deep-space salvage vessel built to reclaim wrecks and derelict ships.
Aegis Redeemer : Dotted with turrets and missiles, the Aegis Redeemer is a powerful fighting gunship capable of holding its own in combat with an impressive weapons payload.
Aegis Retaliator Bomber : A long-range, anti-capital-ship bomber. Covered in manned turrets and capable of launching size-9 torpedoes.
Aegis Sabre : Favoring agility over durability, the Sabre is light, sleek, and deadly.
Aegis Sabre Comet : Special-edition of the Sabre with custom livery and a loadout geared to Arena Commander.
Aegis Vanguard Harbinger : A powerful bomber that can operate out of the roughest forward-operating bases.
Aegis Vanguard Hoplite : Long-range squad dropship with a manned turret for protection.
Aegis Vanguard Sentinel : Designed to fight smart instead of taking enemies head-on.
Aegis Vanguard Warden : Long-range heavy fighter with a manned turret.
Aopoa, Banu, Esperia, Gatac November 22, Day 4 Aopoa Khartu-al : Enigmatic, exotic, and agile. The fragile Khartu-al excels at lateral thrust and maneuverability.
Aopoa Nox : Sleek and fast, this gravity bike glides across rough terrain. Perfect for scouting and racing.
Banu Defender : The exotic fighter is the first line of defense against enemy attack.
Esperia Blade : This alien fighter slices through the air with high agility to shred foes to ribbons.
Esperia Glaive : This medium alien fighter replica drives fear with its impressive armament.
Esperia Prowler : The Prowler is a modernized version of the infamous Tevarin armored personnel carrier.
Esperia Talon : The Talon is the Tevarin equivalent to the Aegis Gladius or Vanduul Blade; a single-seat combat ship.
Esperia Talon Shrike : The infamous Shrike variant is armed with authentic internal missile racks capable of unleashing lethal barrages of projectiles.
Crusader Industries, Tumbril November 23, Day 5 Crusader Ares Inferno : Whether heading up a crew or hunting big ships solo, the Ares Inferno's massive Gatling tears through gunship armor and turns smaller fighters to dust in seconds.
Crusader Ares Ion : This single cannon equipped heavy fighter delivers extremely powerful shots to quickly disable the shields of even the biggest enemy vessels.
Crusader A2 Hercules : With more than double the firepower of the M2, and a custom bomb bay capable of delivering a staggering payload, the A2 caters to anyone hauling massive amounts of cargo through potentially unfriendly skies.
Crusader C2 Hercules : Utilizing the patented Hercules military-grade spaceframe and expanding cargo capacity, while sacrificing barely any firepower, the C2 has become the cargo industry standard.
Crusader M2 Hercules : As the UEE's premier tactical Starlifter, the M2’s potent combination of capacity, maneuverability, and durability make it the obvious choice in large-scale transport.
Crusader Mercury Star Runner : Built with the same engineering and design principals that has made Crusader the go-to manufacturer for galactic transport on any scale, the Mercury checks all the boxes expected of a dependable courier vessel, and then some.
Tumbril Cyclone : Stir up a storm with this robust two-seater buggy that can carry a little something in the back.
Tumbril Cyclone AA : Features EMP functionality and an anti-air missile launcher to deter threats from above.
Tumbril Cyclone MT : Building on the agile off-road platform of the base variant, the MT adds two surface-to-air missile launchers and a ballistic cannon to keep airborne assailants at bay.
Tumbril Cyclone RC : Cyclone racing variant. It’s red, fast, and equipped with a built-in nitro booster.
Tumbril Cyclone RN : Built to clear the fog of war, the recon variant of the Cyclone features a powerful scanner array.
Tumbril Cyclone TR : Support infantry with this combat buggy. Equipped with a mounted turret to provide cover fire for ground operations.
Tumbril Nova : This heavy tank offers a devastating combination of weaponry to eliminate threats on the ground and in the air.
Origin Jumpworks November 24, Day 6 Origin 85x : A luxury and sporty short-range runabout for pilot and passenger.
Origin 100i : Tour the universe with the perfect coupling of luxury and performance.
Origin 125a : With high fuel economy, a souped-up weapons package, and trademark Origin refinement, the 125a is the ideal entry into luxury spaceflight.
Origin 135c : With a deceptive amount of storage space in its sleek, stylish frame, the 135c is the obvious choice for the hauler of taste.
Origin 300i : Travel in style with this high-performance solo tourer.
Origin 315p : Traverse the ‘verse with this high-performance light explorer.
Origin 325a : Origin’s sleek signature fighter, the 325a makes a great companion for finding your mark in style and sophistication.
Origin 350r : Origin’s signature racer, the 350r leaves the competition in the dust.
Origin 400i : To explore the stars is a most noble endeavor, and Origin Jumpworks has risen to the occasion in crafting the 400i, the ultimate high-performance pathfinder.
Origin 600i Touring : Star Citizen’s iconic luxury tourer.
Origin 890 Jump : A vessel in a class all of its own, the collosal 890 Jump is a masterpiece of long-distance touring.
Origin M50 : Origin’s premier racer. Small, fast, and highly agile.
Argo, CNOU, Greycat, Kruger November 25, Day 7 Argo MOLE : Tap into your crew’s full potential with the combined force of Argo’s patented tri-lateral mining system.
Argo MPUV Cargo : A small, unarmed utility runabout designed for shuttling cargo.
Argo MPUV Personnel : A compact utility shuttle built for moving personnel.
CNOU Mustang Alpha : Consolidated Outland’s premier ship for those wanting to push the limits a little further when starting out.
CNOU Mustang Beta : Home is where the heart is. The Beta offers comfortable living quarters for beginners roaming the frontier.
CNOU Mustang Gamma : An additional engine provides racers the competitive edge they need.
CNOU Mustang Delta : The Mustang Delta is armed with heavier weapons and rocket pods to give new pilots a little more firepower.
CNOU Nomad : The Nomad is ready to go anywhere and do anything - the perfect solution for anyone yearning to start a brand-new adventure.
Greycat ROC : Designed to be as hard-working and versatile as the miners who use it.
Greycat ROC-DS : With more than double the ore capacity of the standard ROC, and a dedicated boom seat for manual laser operation, the ROC-DS makes big jobs manageable.
Greycat PTV : The Greycat PTV buggy gets you from point to point, wherever you are.
Kruger P-52 Merlin : Small, agile, and with a sting in its tail. This snub fighter is fragile but difficult to hit.
Kruger P-72 Archimedes : The Archimedes delivers exceptional handling and boost capabilities in a beautifully designed package.
Drake Interplanetary November 26, Day 8 Drake Buccaneer : A light fighter that sacrifices durability (and its ejection seat!) for raw firepower.
Drake Caterpillar : A heavy multi-crew commercial freighter. Lightly armed with superior cargo capacity.
Drake Cutlass Black : Back in black, Drake’s pirate-favorite is a highly versatile ship with combat and cargo prowess.
Drake Cutlass Blue : The Cutlass Blue boasts missiles, a more powerful engine, and Durasteel holding cells in the cargo bay.
Drake Cutlass Red : The Cutlass Red converts the standard cargo hold into a well-equipped medical facility, including two MedBeds.
Drake Dragonfly Black : A two-seater grav-lev bike that easily traverses rough terrain or open space.
Drake Herald : No secret is safe. Drake’s Herald captures and stores information before leaving at blistering speed.
MISC November 27, Day 9 MISC Freelancer : A multi-crew freighter with a turret and ordnance to deter those after its haul.
MISC Freelancer DUR : The Freelancer DUR specializes in exploration with improved scanner, jump drive, and fuel tanks.
MISC Freelancer MAX : The Freelancer MAX is for pilots who prize increased cargo capacity over everything else.
MISC Freelancer MIS : The Freelancer MIS is a limited-edition militarized variant of the classic merchant ship.
MISC Prospector : A miner’s best friend, with a powerful laser and saddlebags to turn minerals to profit.
MISC Razor : Cutting ahead of the competition, this sleek racer gives anyone a run for pole position.
MISC Razor EX : Stealth-edition of the Razor outfitted with signature-reducing materials and low-draw components.
MISC Razor LX : Special-edition of the Razor features reduced maneuverability and armament in exchange for extreme straight-line speed.
MISC Reliant Kore : A fusion of Xi’an and Human technology, this light freighter lets you haul cargo with a friend.
MISC Reliant Mako : Go where the news is and capture every moment with turret-mounted optics.
MISC Reliant Sen : The Reliant Sen is a versatile mobile science platform.
MISC Reliant Tana : An easy to maintain, versatile, lightweight fighter.
MISC Starfarer : The dedicated fuel refining platform from MISC.
MISC Starfarer Gemini : This military variant sacrifices fuel capacity for armor and a missile launcher.
Best in Show November 28, Day 10 In August, we held our annual Ship Showdown contest to uncover the community’s favorite flyable ship of 2021.
After a tense battle, the Argo MPUV took home the title, with the Origin 600i, Crusader C2 Hercules, and Crusader Mercury finishing close behind.
To celebrate the final four ships, the Best in Show day lets you test-fly each finalist. Furthermore, those who have one (or more) of the four ships that made it to the Semi-Finals will get a free limited-edition ship livery and leather jacket for their character! Plus, all backers will receive an Argo Astronautics backpack to celebrate the winner!
Also all previously available flyable ships will also be ready to test fly via the rental kiosks.
Finale Nov 29 - Dec 1, Day 11 - 13 All previously available flyable ships will be ready to test fly via the rental kiosks.
New Player Guide As you take your first steps into the expansive Star Citizen universe, you might be wondering where to find your ship when you first log in. Fear not. The New Player Guide will provide you with anything you'll need to know.
Roberts Space Industries Knowledge Base Check out the IAE 2951 article on the knowledge base, where we guide you from the enlistment process to the event convention center on microTech.
Pre-Flight Check Last but not least, we created a Welcome Back page to catch you up to speed with information about our last year of patch updates. Before you jump into your ship and start your engines, we recommend you familiarize yourself with the latest additions to the 'verse.